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The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sachin Tendulkar's Foundation sparks change with Dantewada's Maidan Cup
In the volatile Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, a bold sports initiative is transforming lives. The Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF), in partnership with the Mann Deshi Foundation and backed by the district administration, has launched the Maidan Cup Competition. Fifty playgrounds are being carved from barren lands across 50 villages, giving over 10,000 underprivileged children — 40% of them girls — a platform to play and grow. The aim is not just to foster talent but also to offer a constructive outlet in a region long scarred by naxalism. Where there was once silence, now echoes of laughter fill the air!🌱⚽️🏏 With the Maidan Cup initiative, 50 villages in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh are turning open spaces into vibrant playgrounds—safe havens where over 10,000 children can play, grow, and dream without limits. This… — Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) (@STF_India) May 27, 2025 District Collectors Mayank Chaturvedi and Kunal Dudawat have joined villagers to drive this grassroots effort. Organisers believe this initiative could help lower local crime rates by more than 20%, offering hope to communities caught in cycles of violence. The Maidan Cup signals a deeper shift toward gender equality and a brighter future. As village maidans come alive with the laughter and energy of children, Dantewada is proving that change can start with a game of sport.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sachin Tendulkar Foundation collaborates with Mann Deshi Foundation to introduce 'Maidan Cup Competition' in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): In the remote corners of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh, where shadows of a dark past and volatile present loom over the villagers, Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF) and the Mann Deshi Foundation are ushering in a new dawn. Coordinated efforts, with support from the district administration, are helping shape a sports-empowered future for children, one maidan at a time, as per a press release. STF, committed to empowering children through sports, in partnership with the Mann Deshi Foundation, have introduced-- the Maidan Cup Competition, to give underprivileged children a platform to perform. For this competition, a total of 50 playgrounds across 50 participating villages across the Dantewada district are being carved out of barren lands. Already in action, the initiative is coming to fruition with active support from the District Collectors Mayank Chaturvedi, Kunal Dudawat and the villagers. For villagers long affected by naxalism, their children getting some scope and exposure for development through sports, is a promising start in their overall stride towards a better future. Over 10,000 children are going to benefit from this initiative, with a projected 40 per cent participation from girls, signalling a paradigm shift in girl child empowerment and gender equality. Broader impact from the Maidan Cup is aimed at reducing the crime rates in conflict zones by around and above 20 per cent through sports programmes. With zeal and a unified spirit from all involved, including the villagers, a grassroots revolution is about to take shape in the conflict-ridden corners of Dantewada. (ANI)
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
How Maoist-affected Dantewada emerged as best performer in Class 10 boards in Chhattisgarh
DANTEWADA: Students in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, a district long besieged by Maoists, have proven the phrase 'nothing succeeds like success' true with their incredible performance in this year's board examinations. Dantewada topped the state in Class 10 board exams this year with an impressive 94.45 overall pass percentage. Interestingly, state capital Raipur ranked 32 among all districts with 66.24 pass percentage. Dantewada ranked 6 in Class 12 exams. A short while ago, the district remained among the bottom five in terms of board exam results. Where fear ruled the forested terrain, academic failure was yet another worry. Dantewada collector Kunal Dudawat told TNIE that major issues such as the lack of teachers, poor attendance, no tracking of student performance, no preparation for exams and evaluation were addressed. "Several smart and focused strategies were adopted to improve school education," he added. The community, schools and administration have worked together to script the story of success. The magnificent results reflect not only the hard work of students, but the consistent coordinated efforts of teachers, principals, education department and the district administration. 'Potacabin' schools, 'Choo Lo Aasman', Jawanga education city met the vision of local educational needs.
