Ministry Budget increased almost three times since 2014 to encourage careers in sports: PM

“In the Amrit Kaal of independence, the country is forging new definitions and creating a new order,” the prime minister said, noting that sports is finally being viewed from the athletes' perspective and not from the government's.

Ministry Budget increased almost three times since 2014 to encourage careers in sports: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his government is encouraging youngsters to pursue a career in sports and for the same the Ministry's budget has also been increased almost three times since 2014. 

He further added that there is no lack of passion and talent for sports among the youths in the country but it was the unavailability of resources and support from the government that created hindrances in the past, however, now these issues have been addressed too.

“In the Amrit Kaal of independence, the country is forging new definitions and creating a new order,” the prime minister said, noting that sports is finally being viewed from the athletes' perspective and not from the government's. The Prime Minister further added that his government is attentive and taking care that no youth should be left behind because of a shortage of money. The Centre is now supporting the best-performing players by providing them up to INR 5 lakh annually.

Modi was addressing virtually the 'Jaipur Mahakhel' sporting event being organised by Lok Sabha MP from Jaipur Rural and former Union minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
Nothing is impossible for the youngsters of India and every objective becomes easier when the strength of their capabilities is realised and they are given adequate encouragement, the prime minister said.

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