Congratulating the players, district administration and State Olympic Association, the Chief Minister said that this sports event will not only give the players of Uttarakhand a chance to showcase their talent, but will also inspire them to make their mark at the national and international level. He said that the objective of this event is to organize various sports competitions and provide a level platform to all the hardworking and dedicated players including those from remote areas of Uttarakhand. Through which they can give a new direction to their sports. The Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously working towards establishing Uttarakhand as a leading state in the field of sports under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A ''New Sports Policy'' has been implemented with the aim of encouraging sports and players in every way in the state.
Under this policy, the practice of providing “out of turn” government jobs to players who win medals at national and international level has been started. This year, 31 medal winning players of the state have been given appointment in government departments and the cash prize money given earlier through the Chief Minister's Sports Development Fund has been increased by almost 100 percent.
The Chief Minister said that free training, education, accommodation, food and kits etc. are being provided to the players of residential sports colleges of the state. Scholarships are being given to the emerging players of the state through the ''Mukhyamantri Udyam Khiladi Unnayan Yojana'' and ''Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana''. He said that an amount of Rs 10 thousand per year is being provided to the players to buy sports equipment and the amount of sports kit given to the players participating in national level sports competitions has also been increased from Rs 3000 to Rs 5000. Similarly, the amount given to the trainers has also been increased. In the same sequence, facilities are also being provided to handicapped players and trainers.
The Chief Minister said that the government has made arrangements to give 'Himalay Khel Ratna Award' along with 'Uttarakhand Khel Ratna and Dronacharya Award'. 4 percent sports quota has been re-implemented in government jobs in the state. Along with encouraging the players of the state, sports infrastructure is also being strengthened in the state. The work of construction of new playgrounds and developing existing playgrounds as national level playgrounds is also in progress. So that sports infrastructure can be developed in our state.
Dhami said that a women's sports college will soon be established in Champawat at a cost of Rs 264 crore. Along with this, a “sports university” will also be built in the state soon, so that our players can get world-class training, facilities and more opportunities.
The Chief Minister said that the state has the opportunity to host the upcoming “National Games”. Keeping this event in mind, infrastructure facilities are being developed in the state and training camps are also being organized for the training of players.
Dhami said that the players who perform well in the state games will definitely get an opportunity to participate in the national games as well. He expected all the players to work hard and bring laurels to the state by winning medals in the state games as well as winning as many medals as possible in the upcoming national games. He expressed confidence that this event of state games will become a medium to give new direction and momentum to your sports career. The Chief Minister also directed the District Magistrate to identify land for the office of the Olympic Association in Rudrapur.�
(ANI)
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