Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that preparations for Khelo India Youth Games to be held in the state in January should be made better. Cities should be selected for different games.
To create enthusiasm among the players of Madhya Pradesh, a playful environment should be created. Sport is also important from the point of view of health.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that the players of the state are performing well in all the competitions. This enthusiasm and sportsmanship is needed to be maintained. Chief Minister Chouhan said that playgrounds should be made for children in every village.
Rural development department should cooperate in this. Better maintenance and use of playing fields is also must. Sport is also necessary for enjoyment.
Hence various sports activities should be carried out with the help of Anand department. Sports infrastructure should be developed on PPP model.
Chief Minister Chouhan said sportspersons who win medals in sports should get priority in government services.
He told to complete the unfinished works of the new Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex and Indoor Hall on priority.
To maintain a sports environment in the state, programmes related to sports should be organized regularly.
Chief Minister Chouhan was reviewing the Sports and Youth Welfare Department in Mantralaya. Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains, Additional Chief Secretary Finance Manoj Govil and Principal Secretary Sports Deepti Gaur Mukherjee were present.
