The district sports officers should work seriously towards bringing out young talents and provide them with better opportunities,” said Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Yashodhara Raje Scindia.
Scindia was addressing the review meeting of district sports officers on Wednesday held at Major Dhyanchand Hall, TT Nagar stadium. During the meeting, Scindia reviewed the implementation of departmental plans and development works.
She gave the guidelines for the ‘Maa Tujhe Pranam’ scheme including initial preparations for the youngsters going for Maa Tujhe Pranam journey, renewal of the contracts of contract coaches and talent search programme.
During the review, the district sports officers gave details about various development works being carried out in sports department. While taking a detailed report of each development
work, Scindia told the officers that there is a need to work hard and with seriousness in field.
She said that it is necessary to give better opportunities to the talented players of the State. She also said that officials should ensure the best utilization of the allotted funds.
During the review of the construction works, Sports Minister directed to complete the works in limited time with quality. She stated that the officers of the Directorate would inspect the works. During the review meeting, Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain informed about the summer camp.
He told the officials to include the players in selection trials who have won gold, silver or bronze medals in Khelo India, Chief Minister’s Cup and School Games Federation of India, so that they can get an opportunity to enter the respective sports academy.
He directed the officials to submit the information selection of sports in different districts, establishing sports training centers, present sports infrastructure there and presence of sports instructors. During the review meeting the officials gave information about departmental activities through presentations.
Joint Director of Sports department Vinod Pradhan, Deputy Director BS Yadav, PS Bundela and district sports officials of State were present during the review meeting.