Medal winners in all Khelo India competitions will now be eligible for government jobs as per a revised criteria, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday.
Thakur said the move is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ”vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option.”
He said the department of personnel and training, in consultation with the sports ministry, has made ”progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs.”
Khelo India Games
The Khelo India Games, a cornerstone of India’s initiative to bolster sports at the grassroots level, have emerged as a pivotal platform for nurturing young talent across the nation. Launched with the inaugural event in 2018, these games have rapidly evolved into an annual national spectacle, eagerly anticipated by budding athletes and sports enthusiasts alike.
The essence of the Khelo India initiative, encapsulated by its motto ‘Let’s Play India’, is to revive and foster a robust sporting culture within the country, laying a solid foundation for the emergence of future champions on the global stage.