Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the BJP-led NDA at the Centre has provided over 3,000 players with assistance worth Rs 50,000 per month through the ‘Khelo India’ programme and transparency in player selection.
He added that providing resources to players has given Indian athletes an ecosystem to “excel and flourish”.
PM Modi made these remarks during a virtual address at the launch of Pali Sansad Khel Mahakumbh. The event is being organised by BJP MP from Pali, PP Chaudhary.
Over two lakh budding athletes, drawn from various private and government schools, will take part in the event, showcasing their talent at district, Vidhansabha and gram panchayat levels.
Prime Minister Modi said that the BJP government, be it in states or at the Centre, gives top priority to youth and the sports budget has seen a three-fold increase over the last 10 years.
“BJP governments, be they in states or at the Centre, give top priority to the youth. By giving maximum opportunities to aspiring athletes, bringing transparency to the selection of players, and providing all possible resources to them, we are creating an ecosystem for them to excel and flourish,” PM Modi said.
