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Nation Khel Mahakumbh

KHELO INDIA AND KHEL MAHAKUMBH

PREPARING FUTURE

OLYMPIANS

There is no dearth of sporting talent in the country, especially in the rural areas, but due to the lack of
resources and government help in the past, the talent of our sportspersons cannot be used effectively,
due to which not only youth but country's potential suffered a set back. Under the leadership of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, the government has recognized the power of youth and since 2014, the sports
budget has been increased three times, so that along with physical and mental development, players
are being prepared for international-level competition. For this, along with Khelo India, programs like
Sansad Khel Mahakumbh are being organized to groom talent at the local level.
he youth of India have both passion and talent for left behind due to lack of money.” Central government
sports but lack of resources and lack of support is now supporting the best-performing sportspersons
Tfrom the government used to be a hindrance. with up to Rs 5 lakh assistance annually. The amount
Now, these problems faced by athletes are being given in major sports awards has also been increased
addressed. Central Government is establishing sports to three times.
universities in the country on one hand and organizing To promote sports and encourage the youth,
big events like Khel Mahakumbh in a professional Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Jaipur
manner. An ecosystem is being created to promote Mahakumbh competition on February 5 and also
each and every subject related to sports management watched the Kabaddi match. The participation of
and sports technology so that the youth get an the Prime Minister in the Mahakumbh event and his
opportunity to make a career in these fields. PM Modi encouraging message motivated the players and also
says, “Our government is taking care that no youth is gave strength to the organizers.

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