Sports
Source: PIB
Context: The Union Sports Minister inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program in Chandigarh.
About KIRTI Programme:
| About Programme | Description |
| Aimed at | It is a scouting and training programme for School children between nine and 18 years of age, under the Khelo India Scheme |
| Objectives | 1. To hunt talent nationwide; 2. To use sports to combat drug addiction and distractions from technology |
| Assessments | Aims to conduct 20 lakh assessments throughout the year through Talent Assessment Centers |
| Reach | Aims to reach every block in the country and connect with children interested in sports but lacking opportunities |
| Launch Details | Launched across 50 centres in India, assessing 50,000 applicants in the first phase across 10 sports including athletics, boxing, wrestling, hockey, football, and wrestling |
| Selection Methodology | Transparent selection process based on Information Technology with data analytics using Artificial Intelligence |
| About the Khelo India Scheme | It is a central sector scheme introduced by the Indian government in 2017 and serves as a dynamic platform to nurture sports talent and revive the sporting culture of India. It encompasses the: |
| Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) (commenced 2018): Annual national competition for youngsters representing states | |
| Khelo India University Games (KIUG) (commenced 2020): Showcases university students’ talent in sports | |
| Khelo India Winter Games (Commenced 2020): Promotes winter sports in India |
