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PM Modi inaugurated the country’s first high-tech sports training center

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first high-tech sports training centre for Divyangjan, named after former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to provide equal opportunities in sports, enhance talent, and encourage participation in various sports disciplines. Divyangjan from all over the country can practice and train in the Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports.

The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports is set to witness a momentous occasion as the Honourable Prime Minister will inaugurate the facility on 2nd October. This significant initiative underscores our nation’s commitment to promoting sports inclusivity and accessibility for all. The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports represents a pivotal step towards providing equal opportunities in sports to individuals with disabilities, fostering their talents, and encouraging their participation in various sporting disciplines.

Facilities provided in the Atal Bihari Training Center

The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training and nurturing athletes with disabilities. It houses world-class infrastructure and coaching staff to provide the best possible training environment for differently-abled athletes.

It is an Autonomous body established by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

The Centre is registered as a society under the M.P Societies Registration Act, 1973 dated: 22.09.2021, with authorities being Governing Body & Executive committee supervising the activities of the Centre.

The Centre functions with the following Aims and Objectives

  • To establish a state-of-the-art international level Centre of Excellence for sports for para sportspersons (PwDs) with fully accessibility as per norms.
  • To create specialized sports infrastructure so that the para sports persons can undergo rigorous and specialized training in the Centre.
  • To provide training facilities for Divyang sportspersons at par with the latest such facilities available elsewhere in the world.
  • To ensure participation of Divyangjan in sports activities in greater numbers and enable them to effectively compete in international events.
  • To help build confidence and develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in Society.
  • The cabinet has approved a budget of 151.16 cores, at an area of 34 acres, for setup of the Centre.

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