Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the state level Sports Mahakumbh in Dehradun on Sunday. He said that the medal winning players of the state level sports Mahakumbh will also be given the benefit of four percent reservation in direct recruitment posts like other players. Besides, sports kits will also be provided to the players participating in the Khel Mahakumbh at the district level.
Along with this, he (CM Dhami) presented an incentive check of Rs 50 lakh to Ameesha Chauhan, who participated in skiing in the Olympics. An incentive check of Rs 2 lakh was given to Sonia, who won the gold medal in the 27th National Federation in Athletics, and an incentive check of Rs 1 lakh to Rahul Sarnalia, who won the gold medal in the 22nd National Federation Junior Athletics.
He (CM Dhami) said that Sports Mahakumbh is a special event. In this, players get a chance to showcase their talent from Gram Panchayat to Block, District to State level.
This is helping in developing sports culture in the state. Apart from increasing interest in sports among the youth, Khel Mahakumbh is also contributing in developing the spirit of discipline and teamwork.
