Educational institutions are finalising preparations to host the nationwide "Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath" and celebrate National Sports Day.
DIMAPUR — Educational institutions are finalising preparations to host the nationwide "Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath" and celebrate National Sports Day on August 27.
According to a DIPR report, District Youth Officer (DYO), Dimapur, K Manikanta, along with Principal of Pranab College Dr. Santosh Kumar and National Service Scheme (NSS) programme officers from participating colleges, held a press conference at Pranab College, Dimapur, on Tuesday.
Speaking during the briefing, Manikanta stated that the initiative would provide an opportunity to observe grassroots sports facilities and identify areas requiring improvement.
He said the observations would help in preparing a model action plan for strengthening sports infrastructure, with additional capital and external funding expected to be made available for infrastructure development from the following year.
The Khelo India Samvad is being organised with the broader objective of promoting sports among youth and contributing towards India’s target of securing 36 Olympic medals at the 2036 Olympics.
In Dimapur, Pranab College has been selected to participate in the initiative. Manikanta stated that this would be the first time such an interaction was being organised under the programme.
The programme will also feature the felicitation of local sports achievers, including those who have won medals, secured government employment through sporting achievements and attained high ranks at national-level sporting events.
A dedicated session on careers in sports will also be organised, featuring interactions with local sportspersons and coaches. The session will provide youth with an opportunity to learn about career prospects in sports and seek guidance from experienced personalities.
Earlier, a coordination meeting brought together NSS institutional leaders responsible for student mobilisation across Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts.
During the meeting, the NSS leadership launched physical posters and digital banners across the participating institutions. Students will also be encouraged to access the official MY Bharat portal through QR codes installed on the campuses and submit their feedback and suggestions towards India’s 2036 Olympic roadmap.
It was mentioned that the campuses will host the nationwide livestream of the programme from 2 pm on August 27.
Meanwhile, the NSS Wing of Yingli College, Longleng, will hold an event at 9 am on August 27 at Borgohain Hall, Yingli College.
Students of Yingli College; NSS volunteers; NCC volunteers; non-volunteers; teaching and non-teaching staff; stakeholders; officials; non-officials; NGOs; MY Bharat volunteers; Department of Youth Resources & Sports; Nehru Yuva Kendra; and youth of the Longleng district have been invited to attend the celebration.
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and promote sports culture and fitness as a way of life.