Itanagar Spotlight: PMO Director’s Close Look at Khelo India Sparks Sports Buzz

Rugved Milind Thakur, the Director from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), recently made a significant visit to the Khelo India-accredited sports center in Itanagar. This visit was aimed at closely evaluating the implementation and progress of the Khelo India program in the northeastern region.

Purpose of the Visit

Thakur’s visit involved a thorough examination of the center’s:

• Training facilities
• Infrastructure
• Training methods employed by coaches

He also engaged with athletes and coaches to gain insights into the challenges they face and to identify areas that require improvement. This reflects the government’s strong dedication to promoting grassroots sports development.

About Khelo India Initiative

Launched by the Indian government, the Khelo India program is a flagship initiative designed to enhance sports and fitness among young athletes across India. It aims to nurture talent by providing:

1. Advanced training
2. Competitive opportunities
3. Financial support

The program especially focuses on preparing promising athletes for both national and international sports events. The Itanagar center plays a pivotal role in identifying and training sports talent from the northeastern states of India.

Expected Outcomes

Thakur’s inspection and feedback are anticipated to:

• Enhance ongoing activities at the sports center
• Encourage better implementation of the Khelo India program in the region

He was accompanied by various sports officials and local government representatives during the visit, emphasizing the collaborative effort toward sports development.

Stay tuned for more updates on this initiative from Space Sports.

About The Author

Spacesports

See author's posts