In a first step after the creation of Jharkhand as a separate State the State Government on Thursday appointed and posted Sports Officers in 24 districts of the State in a bid to encourage the inherent sports talents in Jharkhand. Chief Minister Hemant Soren handed over the appointment letters to the Sports Officers here on Thursday and said that Jharkhand will now carve a niche in the sports fraternity in the world.
“For the first time after the formation of the State, district sports officials are being appointed. It was a serious matter that the game system could not be established there. With the formation of the government, there is a lot of brainstorming about the game. The present government has decided to know, understand and highlight the internal capabilities of the State. Today is a historic day.
Till now only one Sports Officer in the entire State used to complete the work. Now, 24 sports officials will complete the same work in different districts. At the same time, the responsibility of advancing the sport rests with the newly appointed DSOs and the Government is confident that the newly appointed officials will fulfill this responsibility with a sense of honesty and dedication.
Jharkhand will make its own identity in the sports world equivalent to its mineral wealth,” said the CM.
Soren said that a new sports policy has been drafted. Soon it will be kept for approval in the meeting of the Council of Ministers. The youth of the State will get an opportunity to show their skills soon.
The State government is planning to launch the portal for players before Durga Puja, where the current players, instructor referees, retired players will be able to register their full details.
The CM said that some children are demanding direct appointment. Formerly there was a direct appointment. But during this time many children have shown their skills so that they should not be missed. Therefore, the government has given one month so that the children can submit their applications.
The CM said that the Poto Ho Khel Yojana was launched to promote sports and sportspersons. Under this, a playground is being prepared at the village level. The government is preparing to build a network from the panchayat to the capital. So that different sports events are organized and players can give their best.
He further said that the Indian team participating in the FIFA World Cup Under-17 Women's Football Tournament was being trained in Goa. Twelve girls have been selected from Jharkhand for the tournament, out of which six girls must play for India in this tournament.
The state government has sent invitations to players from all over the country participating in this tournament. So that selected players from all over the country can practice with the girls of the state practicing in Jharkhand. The government has also got its approval.
The posting of newly appointed District Sports Officers was completed before the Chief Minister through lottery.
The CM himself opened the slip and announced their postings. The newly elected officials took out the slip from the box and handed it to the CM and the CM announced the name of the district written in the slip. On the notification related to posting, the CM and CS signed at the ceremony itself.
On this occasion, Chief Secretary Sukhdev Singh, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Rajiv Arun Ekka, Secretary Tourism, Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Pooja Singhal, newly appointed District Sports Officer and others were present.