Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)
Source: Niti Aayog
Every day, in this section we are bringing best practices from each category. Today’s best practices will cover ‘Sports and Disaster mitigation’
Initiatives:
Initiative | Objectives | Impact |
Khelo India Scheme (Bishnupur, Manipur) | Promote excellence in sports and wellness, focus on indigenous games, and make Bishnupur a powerhouse of sports | Over 2000 national players, 60 sports infrastructures, and 90% of schools registered under Fit India |
Khelo India Scheme (Churu, Rajasthan) | Develop sports facilities, create centres of excellence, encourage youth participation | Multiple medals at national level competitions, the decline in drug involvement, the cradle for armed forces recruitment |
Disaster Risk Reduction (Chitrakoot, UP) | Integrate Disaster Risk Reduction in development, build local capacities, leverage technology for disaster management | Enhanced resilience of local communities to climate-induced stress |
Flood and Landslide Disaster Management ( Wayanad, Kerala) | Establish SOPs, coordination between departments and agencies, and minimize casualties and distress | Proper disaster management, preventive evacuations, relief camp amenities, crop loss compensations |