Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju launched the Assam Rifles Public School in Shillong as a Khelo India Sports School on January 4, 2021.
Nine Sports Schools: At present, nine Sports Schools have been approved across the country, out of which five are managed by Defence and Paramilitary forces.
First Sports School: In the North-East Region, Assam Rifles Public School is the first Sports School announced under Khelo India scheme.
Significance: Union Government shall now bear the expenses for Talented Sports Students of the school in terms of lodging, boarding, education expenses, competition exposure and more.
Objective: The objective of a Khelo India Sports School is to integrate sports with education and in the process, develop sports in the country and improve the overall profile and outlook of athletes. This will also help in the identification and upliftment of talent from North-eastern, rural or tribal areas.
