Khelo India: Around Rs 9.5 cr gets released under 'Sports for Women

 

The Ministry of Youth Affairs said Tuesday that the Federation of Sports will use the league as a platform to identify talents to increase women’s participation in sports and provide competitive exposure to female athletes of different ages. I notified in, I read the written reply.

In addition, the Indian Sports Authority (SAI) has established one to place particular emphasis on promoting sports among talented female athletes in the country. 

In addition, a total of 3,146 female athletes are trained nationwide under SAI’s sports promotion system. In addition, under the “Human Resources Search and Development” component of the Khelo India scheme, 1374 female athletes have been trained nationwide with up to 6,28,400 rupees (including 120,000 rupees at their own expense).

Anurag Singh Takul thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the continuation of the Kero India program. “On behalf of the Ministry and all stakeholders, the Minister is deeply grateful to the Prime Minister for extending the term of the Keroind Scheme for another five years and making it nationally famous by increasing budget allocation 2022. The annual budget is 48% and is included in the Prime Minister’s award system. “

The Khelo India scheme is the main central sector scheme of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. It aims to infuse sports culture and achieve sports excellence in the country, allowing the public to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence.

The Khelo India program includes the development of a playground. Development of community coaching; promotion of community sports. Establish a strong sports competition structure at both school and university levels for rural / indigenous sports, sports for the disabled and women’s sports. Bridging significant gaps in sports infrastructure, including the creation of outstanding sports hubs at some universities. Talent identification and development; support for the sports academy. Implementation of a nationwide physical fitness drive for school children. A sport for peace and development.