Arunachal to chart comprehensive road map for sports devpt: Khandu

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Thursday announced that his govt will soon chart a comprehensive road map for development of sports and games in the state.
This initiative aims to empower the youth by providing them with training and resources needed to confidently compete in national and international sporting events, Khandu said at the National Sports Day celebrations here to provide cash incentives to 87 meritorious sportspersons of the state in 14 disciplines.
“As our sportspersons continue to bring pride through their achievements on national and international platforms, we are launching the Arunachal Olympic Sports Mission. This initiative aims to support our promising athletes in their pursuit of competing in the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games,” the chief minister said.
Khandu while informing that his govt in its budget for the current fiscal year, has declared 2024-25 as the ‘Year of Youth’, further emphasised that the govt’s focus will be on skill development, empowering young people to become successful entrepreneurs and contribute meaningfully to the state's growth.
The chief minister shared that a start-up model has already been developed to support the youth, offering them nine months of skill development training through renowned institutions.
“Additionally, the govt will provide a 75 per cent scholarship for commercial pilot training at various prestigious private institutes of international repute, ensuring that the youth receive world-class opportunities and support,” he added. PTI