Summary:

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched Phase 2 of the KIRTI (Khelo India Rising Talent Identification) program at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The event, attended by MP Manoj Tiwari, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, athletes, and officials, showcased India’s diverse talent from metropolitan areas to remote regions. KIRTI aims to identify and develop athletes who will help India become a global sports powerhouse.

The government is committed to enhancing sports infrastructure, as evidenced by recent successes in global championships. The KIRTI program seeks to identify 100,000 athletes in 100 days and create opportunities for all. It aims to position India among the top five Olympic nations by 2047. In its third phase, the program will assess 25,000 MCD students in Delhi and include all 20 Khelo India disciplines.

Source: IBEF

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