CENTRE FOR DISABILITY SPORTS, GWALIOR

March 1, 2019

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for setting up of a Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.

About:

Name: It will function under the name of Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior.
Status: It will be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Timeline: Setting up of the Centre shall entail an estimated cost of Rs. 170 crore, spread over a period of five years.
Significance:
- At present no specialised sports training facilities for Divyangjan are available in the country.
- Improved sports infrastructure created by the Centre will ensure effective participation of persons with disabilities in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels.
- It will develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in society.