‘Khelo India Medallists Now Eligible for Government Jobs’: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Announces Revolutionary Measure – News18

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced a revolutionary measure on Wednesday, keeping in line with Honourable Prime Minister of the Nation, Shri. Narendra Modi’s vision of a bustling sporting ecosystem in the country, as she said that Khelo India Medallists will be eligible to seek government jobs.

The incredible step now extends eligibility to medal winners from the Khelo India Games- Youth, University, Para and Winter Games- to be eligible for government jobs, and is sure to be a watershed moment in Indian sports.

“Big Announcement for Sportspersons!” The Union Minister’s post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter began.

“In keeping with our Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at the grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option, Khelo India Athletes will now be eligible for government jobs,” the post continued.

“I’m pleased to announce that @DoPTGoI , in consultation with @IndiaSports , has made progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs.”

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“This groundbreaking step now extends eligibility to medal winners from the Khelo India Games- Youth, University, Para and Winter Games—to be eligible for government jobs,” the update continued.

“Additionally, games and events have been clearly defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports. These revised rules mark a significant stride in supporting our athletes in making Bharat a sporting superpower,” he said.

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The move comes as a welcome addition to the growing measures initiated by the government of the nation with the aim of nurturing talent at the grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option for the vast Indian populace.