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NDTV
an hour ago
- Business
- NDTV
Government Jobs For Athletes, Laptops For Toppers: Delhi Bets Big On Youth Talent
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new set of measures aimed at offering record cash rewards and government jobs to athletes, along with digital upgrades in government schools. The decisions were cleared at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. After the meeting, Sports and Education Minister Ashish Sood confirmed that Delhi will now offer the highest cash prizes in the country to international medal-winning athletes, with Olympic gold winners set to receive ?7 crore. "These figures make Delhi the most rewarding state in India for sportspersons," Mr Sood said in the press briefing. Cash Rewards Increased for International Athletes: Under the revised Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists will now receive Rs 7 crore. Silver and bronze medalists will get Rs 5 crore and Rs 3 crore respectively. The government has also raised rewards for other international competitions. Gold medalists at the Asian and Para Asian Games will receive Rs 3 crore, silver Rs 2 crore, and bronze Rs 1 crore. In the Commonwealth and Para CWG categories, winners will get Rs 2 crore for gold, Rs 1.5 crore for silver, and Rs 1 crore for bronze. At the national level, medalists will receive Rs 11 lakh (gold), Rs 5 lakh (silver), and Rs 3 lakh (bronze). Athletes will also be eligible for financial support up to Rs 5 lakh for training and medical insurance of the same amount. For elite-level sportspersons, support will go up to Rs 20 lakh, with insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh. Those competing in events recognised by the International Olympic Committee will receive up to Rs 2 lakh to cover travel, accommodation, meals, and tournament registration fees. Government Jobs Based on Medal Performance: The Cabinet also approved a policy to offer government jobs to medal-winning athletes. Athletes winning Olympic gold or silver, or Asian Games gold, will be eligible for Grade A posts in the Delhi government. Those with Olympic bronze, Asian Games silver or bronze, and CWG or Para Games gold and silver will qualify for Grade B roles. Other international medalists will be considered for Grade C positions. "This is a landmark step towards cultivating a robust sports culture in the city and empowering young athletes to dream big," said Minister Sood. "The government will closely monitor the implementation to ensure Delhi becomes a premier sporting hub." Laptops and Labs for Government School Students: In the education sector, the Cabinet cleared a Rs 50 crore project aimed at improving digital access in government schools. Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, all meritorious Class 11 students will receive free laptops. In addition, the government will roll out fully equipped computer labs in two phases, 175 labs in Phase I, followed by another 175 in Phase II during 2026-27. The focus will be on 544 schools operating across 350 buildings, many of which currently run in double shifts and lack adequate digital facilities. Each lab will be equipped with 40 desktop computers and essential digital learning tools. A monitoring unit will oversee rollout and ensure timelines are met.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi govt hikes cash award for Olympic gold winners to Rs 7 crore; medallists to get govt job
Promising government jobs to athletes who bring laurels to the nation, the Delhi government on Tuesday announced a significant hike in cash awards for medal winners, with rewards for Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists being increased to Rs 7 crore from the current Rs 3 crore. To bridge the disparity between Delhi and other states in supporting athletes, the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Gupta, approved a revision of the cash incentives under the newly-launched Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, Transport Minister Ashish Sood told mediapersons. While Olympic and Paralympic Games silver medallists will receive Rs 5 crore, bronze medallists will get Rs 3 crore. Similarly, Asian and Para Asian Games gold medallists will be given Rs 3 crore, while silver medallists will get Rs 2 crore and bronze medallists Rs 1 crore. Similar rewards were also announced for Commonwealth and Para Commonwealth Games medallists as well as National and Para National Games medallists. Also, while athletes representing Delhi nationally or internationally will receive an annual financial support of Rs 20 lakh, a support of Rs 5 lakh each was announced for students of classes 6 to 12 who perform at the national or state levels. Further, the Cabinet approved a government job reservation structure for medal winners. Under this, Group A jobs will be provided to for Olympic gold and silver medallists as well as Asian Games gold medallists. Group B jobs will be provided to Olympics bronze medallists, Paralympic medallists, Asian Games silver and bronze medallists, Para Asian gold medallists as well as Commonwealth Games gold and silver medallists. Group C jobs, on the other hand, will be provided to Para Asian Games silver and bronze medallists, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists, and Para Commonwealth Games medallists. 'These decisions mark a new era for Delhi's youth… Whether it's standing tall on the Olympic podium or excelling in the classroom, the government is committed to giving every child the resources and recognition they deserve,' said Sood. Targeting the education sector, the Cabinet cleared the Mukhyamantri Digital Education Scheme to award free laptops. 'As many as 1,200 meritorious students of Class 10 will be awarded free high-performance laptops with i7 configuration. The total budget outlay is Rs 8 crore,' Sood said. Further, the government approved the establishment of 175 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) labs in government schools, each with 40 computers. Underlining the need for ICT infrastructure in schools, Sood said, 'Not a single functional ICT lab currently exists across Delhi's 1,074 government schools.' The new labs will be built according to CBSE-approved standards and aim to bridge a long-standing infrastructure gap, he added.
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM approves free laptop scheme for 1,200 top govt school students
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday approved the 'Mukhyamantri Digital Shiksha Yojana' in a Cabinet meeting to provide free laptops to 1,200 meritorious government school students of Class 11 Currently, a budget of about Rs 7.5 crore has been allocated for this scheme, said Education and Sports Minister Ashish Sood. Addressing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Sood said that this scheme will support the top 1,200 performing students who will take up different streams in Class 11. This scheme was announced in the budget speech of the Delhi government, he said. The free laptop scheme will be implemented from the academic session 2025-26 and will be repeated every year, he said. Sood said the initiative aims to encourage academic excellence and support students in their efforts to pursue higher education, and they will be selected on the basis of their Class 10 Board results. The Minister said this scheme is in line with the government's commitment to promote digital literacy and empower students with modern devices. With an eye on increasing digital literacy among students, the Cabinet has approved the scheme to set up computer labs with digital infrastructure in government schools, Sood said. Under the first phase of this scheme (year 2025-26), 175 computer labs will be set up. After this, 175 more labs will be set up in the second phase (year 2026-27). The remaining schools will be included in the upcoming phases, he said. A total of 544 schools have been selected in 350 school buildings on a priority basis. In this, priority has been given to those schools where different schools run in the morning and evening shifts in the same building, he said. A budget of Rs 50 crore has been set for this scheme, and 40 desktop computers and other related digital resources will be provided in each lab. For this, a project monitoring unit has been formed, which will monitor the entire process, Sood said.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonu Sood's trainer spills secrets of his ripped physique: Inside the star's relentless workout and no-cheat diet
Sonu Sood's dedication to fitness, marked by consistency and discipline, is highlighted by his coach, Yogesh Bhateja. Bhateja reveals Sood's unwavering commitment to training, even through injuries and holidays. His simple diet and balanced workout routines, focusing on consistent effort rather than extreme measures, have sculpted his impressive physique over time, showcasing a sustainable approach to fitness. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Manifestation That Worked Simplicity Over Supplements Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Training Smarter, Not Just Harder In a world obsessed with fitness fads and short-term transformations, actor Sonu Sood's physique stands as a testament to consistency, willpower, and unshakable discipline. While Bollywood's more publicised body makeovers often steal the limelight, Sood's quietly sculpted frame tells a longer, more persistent story. And now, the man behind that transformation—his longtime fitness coach Yogesh Bhateja—has finally lifted the lid on what keeps the actor in superhero on Nitin Bajaj's podcast, Bhateja painted a vivid picture of what it's like to train someone who refuses to skip a workout—even with a broken leg or during national holidays. 'Sonu will never miss a single workout. He'll train on Holi, Diwali, and New Year's Day. And I'm right there with him,' Bhateja recalled how he had visualised working with Sonu years before it actually happened. 'I was watching Dabangg and said to my brother, 'This man has the potential for a great physique; he just doesn't know it yet.'' That manifestation turned into reality when a friend in Mumbai asked Bhateja to take over a celebrity gym due to scheduling conflicts. The actor who walked in? None other than Sonu impressed the trainer even more was Sood's grit. 'He once walked into the gym on crutches. I found out he had fractured his leg in seven places during the Celebrity Cricket League in Dubai. Within 15 days of inserting a platinum plate, he was back in the gym,' he those expecting an elaborate and exotic meal plan, Bhateja's revelations are both surprising and grounding. Sonu's diet is simple and consistent—almost monk-like. 'He begins his day with 5–6 eggs, sweet potato, and sometimes papaya. Post-workout, there's a protein shake and more eggs. Lunch is straightforward—dal, rice, sabzi, and salad. Evening calls for another shake, and dinner usually includes sautéed vegetables and more eggs,' Bhateja if he ever indulges? 'He confesses if he's had a samosa,' the trainer Bhateja first started working with Sood, he noticed an intense but imbalanced workout pattern. 'His warm-up alone consisted of 100 push-ups, several sets on parallel bars, pull-ups, and 100 bent-knee leg raises. He was overtraining some areas while neglecting others. I designed exercises to trigger underworked muscles. By the time was being shot, he was in peak form,' he said.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sonu Sood doesn't miss a single workout; went to the gym 15 days after a leg fracture, reveals fitness coach
In recent years, we have witnessed some remarkable physical transformations, from Aamir Khan in Dangal to Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. But when it comes to looking truly shredded, Sonu Sood often flies under the radar. Recently, his fitness trainer, Yogesh Bhateja, shed light on Sood's fitness journey, praising the actor as one of the most dedicated and disciplined individuals he's ever worked with. On Nitin Bajaj's podcast, Bhateja shared the story of getting Sood as a client and how he manifested getting to work with him. The fitness trainer said, 'Dabangg had released just a while back, and I was sitting at home watching it. I saw Sonu Sood in the movie and said to my brother, 'This man has the potential to have a great body; he just doesn't know it yet.' One day I got a call from a friend of mine from Mumbai, who was training a couple of celebrities and, because of his busy schedule, couldn't manage his gym. He asked me if I wanted to do it, and I said, 'Why not?'' Also Read | Sonu Sood rescues snake with bare hands at his residence, netizens react to viral video: 'Scripted' He added, 'One day I saw him walk into the gym on crutches, and I was trying to figure out what had happened. He had actually been injured while playing in the Celebrity Cricket League, which was held in Dubai. Initially he didn't pay attention to the pain, but it turned out to be a hairline fracture, and while fielding. he fractured his leg in 7 different places. He put a platinum plate in, and within 15 days, he was back in the gym.' Yogesh Bhateja broke down Sonu Sood's diet and workout and revealed that the actor 'will never miss a single workout. He will train on Holi, Diwali, and New Year, and I am right there with him.' Talking about Sood's gym routine when he met him, he said, 'At that point his warm-up used to comprise 100 push-ups, 4 sets of parallel bars and pull-ups, with 100 bent-knee leg raises. I told him that he is already doing very well with his body, but there are some muscle groups that have been left behind due to overtraining some other parts of the body. I curated a number of exercises for him to trigger the weak muscles, and by the time he shot for R Rajkumar, he was already in great shape.' Also Read | Kapil Sharma's trainer reveals his body had become stiff and inflamed: 'He would eat at odd times, had no discipline' He even explained Sood's diet and how eggs are a big part of his overall meal plan. 'He will start with 5-6 eggs, sweet potato, and sometimes papaya. There will be a protein shake after the workout with 5-6 eggs. The lunch is simple and comprises dal, rice, a vegetable dish and salad. There is again a protein shake in the evening, and for dinner there are sautéed vegetables with some more eggs. He does this every day without any change whatsoever. He even confesses to me when he eats a samosa.'
