Uttarakhand: Khel Bhoomi will become Devbhoomi, Dhami government is moving ahead with a new strategy after the National Games, CM instructed the Chief Secretary to work fast on the sports legacy plan

After the unprecedented success of the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand, the state government is now moving forward with a new vision and strategy regarding sports. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Secretary to prepare an action plan soon and implement it expeditiously to ensure effective use of the sports infrastructure built and upgraded during the National Games to provide continuous high level training and facilities to the players of the state.

The Chief Minister said that the 38th National Games were not just an event, but it has proved to be a historic turning point in the sports journey of Uttarakhand. For the first time, the state won more than 100 medals and secured seventh place in the medal tally and attracted the attention of the whole country with its performance. He said that “the government’s commitment to sports and the hard work of the players together have made this extraordinary achievement possible.”

Legacy Plan: Better and sustainable use of sports infrastructure

The international level facilities prepared for organizing the National Games will now be used as training centers for the players of the state. Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun and Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Haldwani have been equipped with modern facilities. Along with this, the plan to establish 23 sports academies in eight cities of the state is also part of the Legacy Plan.

The Chief Minister clarified that the sports infrastructure will not be allowed to remain idle, but it will be used to the maximum so that the young talents of the state can get high-level training near their home.

New sports policy boosts the morale of players

The Chief Minister said that the positive results of the new sports policy implemented in the year 2021 have started showing. In this, provision has been made to give attractive incentives, government jobs, scholarships and honors to the players according to their achievements. The announcement of giving an amount of up to Rs 2 crore to Olympic level medal winners has brought new enthusiasm among the players.

Construction of Sports University – A decision taken with foresight

The sports university to be built in Haldwani will institutionalize the sports culture of the state. It will not only become a center of training and research, but will also provide opportunities to the youth in coaching, sports science, physiotherapy, management etc.

Chief Minister Dhami said, “Uttarakhand is being seen as a sports land today, it is a matter of pride for the entire state. The success of the National Games has awakened a new consciousness. The government is fully engaged in the all-round development of sports and players. A new and bright future is taking shape for sports talent everywhere from the plains to the mountains.”