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Over the years, the sporting scenario has undergone a drastic change in India, and as we welcome the 78th Independence Day, it can be safely said that sports have become as important as once only education was. Over the years, India has produced several sporting legends, all thanks to the aid and support they have received from the Indian government. Owing to the schemes and developments that the Indian government has released, several programs that have proved to be a huge support to athletes who didn’t have strong financial backgrounds.
Initiatives by government to develop sports at grassroot level
In this article, we will have a look at the top five initiatives that the Indian government launched to develop sports at grassroot level.
National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC)
The National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) is one of the most impactful schemes that the Indian government launched to support budding athletes. It is implemented to target sub-junior level trainees, and the primary function of the scheme was to identify talented players in the 8-16 years age group. It offers them grants and experienced coaches to nurture their talent.
