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January 20, 2026 11:03 AM

Mandaviya highlights growing domestic depth as Khelo India Winter Games kick off in Leh

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged athletes to make the most of the competitive platform provided by the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, which begin in Leh on Tuesday, saying the event reflects the growing depth of India’s domes...

November 25, 2025 9:45 AM

Khelo India University Games open in Jaipur; Mandaviya tells athletes they are the “hope of 1.4 billion Indians”

The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025 opened with a vibrant ceremony at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday evening. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma declared the Games open in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya...

September 12, 2025 4:31 PM

Our target is to place India among the top ten sporting nations in the world, says Mandaviya

The government has readied plans to make India one the world’s top ten sporting nations, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Addressing the PlayCom – Business of Sports Summit 2025, Mandaviya said, “We have laid out a 10-ye...

June 11, 2025 3:53 PM

India’s social protection coverage soars from 19% to 64.3% in a decade; PM Modi lauds progress

India has achieved one of the fastest expansions in social protection coverage globally, with the share of its population covered by at least one welfare scheme rising to 64.3% in 2025, up from 19% in 2015, according to the latest data from the Inter...

May 20, 2025 10:14 AM

Beach Games 2025 kick off in Diu; Mandaviya vows to make it hub for sports tourism

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya believes that the "new" India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not only dreams big but also provides opportunities to fulfil those dreams. On Monday, the Beach Games—held under the ever...

January 24, 2025 5:18 PM

Sports minister Mandaviya felicitates Indian PD cricket team, assures full govt support for ‘Divyang’ athletes

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) cricket team on Friday for winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the final to lift the trophy. The Indian PD cricket te...

September 13, 2023 3:05 PM

President Droupadi Murmu launches ‘Ayushman Bhav’ Campaign

In a momentous step to redefine healthcare accessibility and inclusivity across the country, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the visionary 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign on September 13. This historic launch took place virtually, marking a significant...