Newly
appointed Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and
Sports, Shri Vijay Goel here today assumed charge of his office. Interacting
with the media persons on the occasion, the Minister said Prime Minister, Shri
Narendra Modi has special focus on welfare and promotion of Youth and Sports in
the country. Shri Goel said as a Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports it would
be his endeveaour to do everything possible with the cooperation and support of
all the stakeholders to fulfil the vision of the Prime Minister.
The
Minister said India is sending largest ever contingent to participate in the
Rio Olympics and these athletes have the support and best wishes of the entire
country to put their best foot forward. Shri Goel said, he will devote 24x7 for
promotion of sports and welfare of sportspersons. He said, as the country
population has about 65 percent youth, efforts would be to generate interest
among youth for participation in sports in a big way so that youth energy is
channelized in the right direction.
The
Minister was briefed by the Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs Shri Rajeev
Gupta and Secretary, Department of Sports Shri Rajiv Yadav about the
functioning and activities of the Ministry.
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