Jaipur : Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma is preparing to bring a new policy regarding the future and talent of the youth. Along with this, instructions have been given to work to make the sports facilities world class. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that the youth of Rajasthan are very talented. The sports talents here have the potential to perform better at the national and international level. He said that world class facilities are being developed in the sports sector of the state government, so that the players make the state proud. Making the state a leader in sports is the priority of the state government. The Chief Minister was addressing the review meeting of the Sports and Youth Affairs Department at the Chief Minister’s Office on Monday. He directed the officials to ensure timely and effective implementation of all the budgetary announcements made for the all-round development of youth and promotion of sports, so that the benefits of these announcements and schemes reach the youth and players of our state as soon as possible.
Youth and sports policy will be brought soon
The Chief Minister said that the state government will soon bring a youth policy for the all-round development of the youth, to encourage them and for quick resolution of their problems. He said that sports also play an important role in personality development of youth. Appropriate environment is being created for promotion of sports at every level in the state. Sports Policy-2024 is also being prepared incorporating science, analysis, counseling and nutrition along with sports infrastructure. The Chief Minister directed the officials to finalize both these policies and complete the necessary action quickly.
Khelo talents from Rajasthan will get a platform
CM said that on the lines of ‘Khelo India’ Youth Games, ‘Khelo Rajasthan’ Youth Games will be organized, through which local level talents will be honed. He said that with a view to prepare rural youth for sports competitions, 163 gram panchayats with a population of 10 thousand have been selected in the first phase. Open gym and sports grounds will be built here. The Chief Minister directed that along with their construction, proper maintenance should also be ensured. He instructed the officials to establish coordination with other states and study the various schemes, policies and innovations being run there in the field of sports so that Rajasthan can get maximum benefits from them.
World class facilities will be available for preparations for Mission Olympics 2028
The Chief Minister said that Mission Olympics 2028 has been started to take the state to the pinnacle of progress in the field of sports. Through this, world class facilities for the Olympic Games will be provided to the 50 most talented players of the state. For this, a Center of Excellence for Sports will be constructed in Jaipur at a cost of Rs 100 crore. He instructed the officials that it should be completed soon. The Chief Minister discussed various subjects including the functioning of Rajasthan State Sports Council and Rajasthan Youth Board, setting up Yuva Sathi Center at every division, setting up Maharana Pratap Sports University, Target Olympic Podium (TOP), State Youth Festival, out-of-turn appointment of medal winners. Also reviewed.
