CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the State Government is providing best sports facilities to the youth from villages to towns to encourage them in the field of sports and to hone their talent.
CM Bhajan Lal : He directed the officials of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure timely and effective implementation of budgetary announcements in order to create an excellent environment for the players and also to prepare an effective action plan for the successful conduct of Khelo India University Games-2025.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma was addressing the review meeting regarding the budget announcements of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and the action plan for Khelo India University Games-2025 at the Chief Minister’s Office on Monday. The Chief Minister said that the proposed Khelo India University Games-2025 in the coming days would create an atmosphere of sports in the state. He also issued necessary guidelines to the Sports Department regarding continuous expansion of sports facilities and strengthening of infrastructure across the state.
Ensure best arrangements, departments work with mutual coordination
CM Bhajan Lal said that Khelo India University Games are being organized in the state in which thousands of talented players from the country and the state will participate. Successful conduct of the Games should be ensured by ensuring the best arrangements for their accommodation, transportation, food and other necessary facilities. Shri Sharma directed various departments including Local Bodies, Medical and Health Department, Public Works Department to work in close coordination to ensure timely delivery of essential services. He directed to consider the possibility of holding this event in the capital Jaipur as well as in other districts.
Increased participation of young people in sport
CM Bhajan Lal gave clear instructions that there should be no laxity at any level in the preparations for the event and the outline of the event should be made by incorporating the best suggestions. In this regard, he directed the departmental officers to communicate with the former organizers also. At the same time, he directed to select such sports grounds for the venues of the games where the players can get the best facilities. The Chief Minister also directed to design a mobile app for the successful conduct of the proposed Games. He said that steps should be taken to ensure maximum participation of youth in sports.
Create a sports environment at the panchayat, sub-division and district levels
CM Bhajan Lal directed to modernize the sports infrastructure in the state with special emphasis on its upgradation. He said that in the period before the Khelo India University Games, a conducive environment for sports should be created up to the panchayat level across the state. Competitions will also be held at the district and sub-district levels. The Chief Minister said that it is very important to have adequate human resources to promote sports activities and encourage sportspersons in the state. He directed the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports to fill up the vacant posts including that of sports coaches at the earliest.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said that with a view to encourage various sports in the State, the State Government has decided to exclusively promote one sport in each district under the concept of One District One Sport. This will prepare the best players in different sports in the state. He directed the officers to seek reports from the District Collectors regarding the available resources and requirements related to sports in their district so that it can be assessed and facilities including infrastructure can be developed there. He directed to take action regarding employing sports experts as conveners in each district who will spot talents in their district.
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and other senior officials of the department were present in the meeting.