New Delhi, May 29, 2009
Dr. M.S. Gill took over as Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, here on Friday. He was also Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and Sports in the previous Union Government.
Immediately after taking over as Sports Minister, Dr. Gill said, “In the last one year several initiatives have been taken and will continue to do the work with same excitement.” Regarding preparations of Commonwealth Games, he said “Whatever bottlenecks were there in construction of stadia by Sports Authority of India ( SAI), those have been removed and am confident that all timelines will be met. The systems are in place, coordination committee meets regularly and discuss and takes all decisions unanimously.”
Speaking about his other priorities, Dr Gill said “there is great potential in the Youth Programmes like Nehru Yuvak Kendra and National Social Service Scheme.” The minister intended to expand it further on larger scale. Regarding appalling financial conditions of sportspersons, Dr Gill said that although he had doubled the pension of them last year but would try to enhance it to a decent level.
Earlier, on his arrival at the ministry in the Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Gill was received by the senior officials of the Ministry. Later, the Secretary, Youth Affairs, Sports Secretary and senior officers called on him and discussed important issues relating to the Ministry.
Source: Press release from Minsitry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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