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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK...
Sports has become an integral part of
the culture of the nation and society
Greetings!
The players who make the nation proud at the
Olympics-Paralympics or any other world-level
sporting event toil hard. When their talent, dedi-
cation, determination, and the spirit of not giving
up are strengthened by the support and encour-
agement of the family, society, and the nation,
then only one can become a champion. Today,
we are proudly witnessing a transformation as
Indian players are steadfastly making their mark
in international competitions.
This is not just about striking medals at global
competitions, but a symbol of India’s resilience, of
our progress from developing nation, to embark-
ing on a journey to become a developed nation.
To attain a reputable global stature and respect,
apart from being a military power or an economic
power, it also has to be a leader in other areas,
and sports is one such very important area.
Sports play a big role in building a healthy body
and mind, along with promoting an open society
with a positive mindset for making a strong,
successful nation. Sports creates a sense of team
spirit and healthy competition. It promotes disci- foreign visit, and his fortnight-long programs are
pline and the never-say-die attitude. Sports have
great importance in society, from personality
and character development to nation-building.
Understanding its importance, the Central Gov-
ernment is providing infrastructure facilities,
training, scholarships, etc. for the youth through
‘Khelo India’, so that the players can prove their
mettle. These efforts of the government have
brought about a transformation in the percep-
tions of the people, and the culture of mentoring
and encouragement has been promoted. The
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mantra of Khelo India has today become a part
of the culture of the nation and society. Today, a
new trend, new enthusiasm, is witnessed among
our youth towards sports. Along with this, the
belief that the nation will fully support them in
achieving their dreams.
Recently, the government has come up with the
National Sports Policy 2025. The policy includes
talent identification, guidance, infrastructure de-
velopment, and promotion of competitive leagues
and competitions. Its objective is to overhaul the
sports landscape of the country and empower
citizens through sports.
Under the backdrop of National Sports Day on
29 August, this issue of the magazine highlights
the National Sports Policy 2025, the transforma-
tion in the sports landscape in the country, and
the journey of the last 11 years.
In the personality section, read about BP Mandal,
who played a critical role in the backward classes
getting their rights. Apart from this, 11 years of Jan
Dhan Yojana, unveiling of National Cooperation
Policy 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
part of it. In addition, Mann Ki Baat on the inside
cover, and 12 forts of Maratha military heritage
recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on
the back cover are the other highlights.
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(Dhirendra Ojha)