Dehradun: Sports festivals are being organized in various states under the Government of India’s Khelo India and Fit India Movements. In this vein, the MP Sports Festival was also organized in Uttarakhand, which was inaugurated on Monday by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami from Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya in Dehradun.
All the MPs of Uttarakhand will also organize MP Sports Festivals in their respective constituencies. In the first phase, sports competitions for students will be held at the Panchayat level. The sports competitions include five Olympic and three traditional sports. The winners at the Panchayat level will compete at the block level in the second phase. After this, the winners at the block level will compete at the district level in the third phase. Sports competitions have begun on September 21st as part of the national Seva Pakhwada. The Sports Festival will conclude on December 25th with an address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that Indian athletes are showcasing their talent in every field. In this vein, the Uttarakhand government is also making efforts to promote sports culture in the state and encourage both male and female athletes. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that after becoming Prime Minister, PM Narendra Modi initiated numerous programs to encourage athletes in the field of sports. Through Khelo India, the Fit India Movement, and other programs, athletes are emerging. In this vein, the Sansad Khel Mahotsav has also begun.
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav was inaugurated in coordination with Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal. This sports festival will provide all athletes and students with an opportunity to showcase their talents and advance in the field of sports. The Chief Minister stated that the Uttarakhand government has implemented several schemes, including a new sports policy, to uplift and promote athletes in the state. 23 sports academies are being established in eight major cities of the state. A sports legacy plan is also being developed, which will train thousands of athletes each year. Uttarakhand athletes performed well in this year’s National Games.
