Itanagar, Aug. 29 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today marked National Sports Day at the State Legislative Convention Hall here by distributing Rs 2.49 crore in cash incentives to 411 sportspersons, including para-athletes, who have brought laurels to Arunachal Pradesh at the state, national, and international levels.
Since its inception, the state government has extended nearly Rs 7.1 crore to 940 athletes, reaffirming its sustained commitment to promoting sports and empowering youth across the state.
On the occasion, Khandu launched the Chief Minister's Athlete Coaching & Empowerment Scheme (CMAces), formerly known as the CM's Meritorious Sportsperson Scholarship. The scheme has been renamed to reflect its broader visio...