Khelo India scheme has brought a revolution of sports: Rathore

December 14, 2018 9:00 PM

Khelo India scheme has brought a revolution of sports: Rathore

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore today said the sports environment in the country has vastly changed for the better. Speaking at the closing ceremony of All India Police Athletics Championship in New Delhi, the Minister said NDA government's Khelo India scheme has brought a revolution of sports in the nation. He added that 1000 young sports persons will be chosen under Khelo India every year and given scholarships for their training. 

Atmosphere & mindset for sports is changing in the country: Rajyavardhan Rathore

December 8, 2018 5:32 PM

Atmosphere & mindset for sports is changing in the country: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has said the atmosphere and mindset for sports is changing in the country and government has taken several measures in this direction. Addressing Jagran Conclave in New Delhi today, he said stars are now coming not only from cricket but also from other sports. Col Rathore listed the government's initiatives for the promotion of sports in the country. He said after coming to power in 2014, the NDA government had set up Olympic Ta...

Sports Minister promises Govt's support to medal prospects for 2022 Asian & CWG

September 23, 2018 7:34 PM

Sports Minister promises Govt's support to medal prospects for 2022 Asian & CWG

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore on Sunday promised Government's continued support to medal prospects for the 2022 Asian and Commonwealth Games.  Speaking at a felicitation ceremony for the Asian Games medallists by the Indian Olympic Association in New Delhi on Sunday, Mr Rathore also assured the players that there will be no bureaucracy from the ministry's side and no call for help will go unanswered.  The Sports Minister said, things will change and assured the speed of ...

Rajyavardhan Rathore chairs I&B's consultative committee meeting

September 11, 2018 1:04 PM

Rajyavardhan Rathore chairs I&B's consultative committee meeting

<span style="color: #222222;">Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore today chaired the meeting of the consultative committee of his ministry to discuss the working and issues faced by Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).&nbsp;</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">During the meeting, Col Rathore apprised the members of the committee about the working of IIMC and explained about the issues faced by...