Minister for Tribal Welfare Omkar Singh Markam said it is a matter of pride for Madhya Pradesh to hold Eklavya Model Residential School All India Sports Competition in Bhopal. He directed the departmental officers to complete all the necessary preparations for the competition in time.
Markam was reviewing the preparations in a meeting held at Mantralaya on Wednesday. The Principal Secretary Deepali Rastogi was also present at the meeting.
Minister Markam sought information pertaining to lodging arrangements, condition of sports grounds and cultural programmes to be held during the competition. Markam also sought information about those players of Eklavya Schools, who will represent Madhya Pradesh in the National Sports Competition.
It was informed in the meeting that 3,500 players and 1,500 office-bearers of 23 States including Madhya Pradesh are taking part in the All India Sports Competition to be held from December 9 to 13. A total of 16 sports disciplines are included in the competition. The competitions will be held at TT Nagar Stadium, Lal Parade Ground, Major Dhyanchand Stadium, Motilal Vigyan Mahavidyalaya Ground and Ankur School Ground-6 no. Stop. The swimming competition will be held at Prakash Tarun Pushkar.
Besides, it was informed that 2 age groups ie under-14 and under-19 have been made for boys and girls participating in the competition. As many as 555 students of 26 residential schools of Madhya Pradesh will exhibit their skills in various sports disciplines.
Enchanting presentations focusing Tribal Folk Culture will be showcased by about 500 artists of Madhya Pradesh and 150 artists of other states during the competitions. The Director Tribal Regional Plan Rakesh Singh, Managing Director Tribal Finance Development Corporation Abhishek Singh and Additional Commissioner Tribal Development Rishi Garg were present at the meeting.