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Hans India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
AP embarks on private partnerships to power sports infra
Tirupati: In a significant push towards youth empowerment and societal development, the state government is placing sports at the core of its policy vision. Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman Animini Ravi Naidu said the government is giving top priority to sports infrastructure and development to ensure the holistic growth of the youth. In an exclusive interview with Hans India, Ravi Naidu said that the government is actively encouraging private participation in sports infrastructure development through P3 (public-private partnership) and P4 (public-private-people partnership) models. These models are designed to facilitate collaborations with private entities under various frameworks, including corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding, to create state-of-the-art facilities across all districts. 'One shining example is the rifle shooting facility, first of its kind in the region established in Tirupati through CSR support,' he noted. Similarly, a basketball court has been completed under the Smart City project, while a swimming pool is in the pipeline, also supported by CSR initiatives. The state is also in the process of procuring sports equipment worth Rs 60 lakh under CSR partnerships. Discussions are currently underway with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to adopt budding athletes, offering them opportunities to grow into national-level champions. In terms of incentives, the State government has announced attractive prize money for winning medals at various major events. Additionally, the government has announced Rs 3 lakh reward for medal winners in competitions conducted by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), aiming at motivating young athletes from the school level, he explained. According to him, a groundbreaking policy initiative includes the allocation of three per cent quota in government jobs for sportspersons, reinforcing the government's commitment to integrating sports into the fabric of youth development. The School Education department is set to distribute Rs.30,000 worth of sports equipment to every high school and tenders have already been invited for procurement worth Rs 48 crore. Furthermore, every erstwhile district will have its own unique sports uniform, promoting identity and participation. Structured sports competitions are being planned at school, mandal, district and state levels, with top performers receiving training at designated academies. 'The idea is to identify talent at a young age, nurture them in their chosen sport, and help them grow both physically and mentally. It's about building character, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle,' Ravi Naidu maintained. In Tirupati, Rayala Cheruvu is undergoing transformation into a major sports training hub. The government is implementing long-pending proposals including a walking track, beautification projects, and the introduction of water sports such as canoeing and kayaking, along with adventure games. Ravi Naidu made it clear that the SAAP is working towards promoting one major sport in each district, tailoring the development based on regional strengths and interests.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt committed to develop sports: SAAP chairman
Nellore: Asserting the government's commitment to develop sports, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Animini Ravi Naidu has said that in view of encouraging sports, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister N Lokesh are launching various programmes. The SAAP Chairman has inaugurated the All India Inter University Soft Ball Tournament for Men and Women at Vikrama Simhapuri University Kakupalli village of Venkatachalam mandal on Sunday. He said that as part of initiative in encouraging the sports government has issued GO for implementation of 3 percent reservations for sports. He recalled that earlier reservations were applicable for 29 sports and according to the new GO, it was increased to 68. Ravi Naidu said that coalition government lead by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has made the 35-year-long dreams of meritorious sports men to secure government jobs without attending written test come true. He said that apart from 421 sports men attempting Mega DSP would have secure the jobs under sports quota. VSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Allam Srinivasa Rao has called upon the students should have utilize the government's opportunity by activilely participating in the sports. VSU Registrar K. Sunitha and others were present.
