Shillong, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, along with Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abhinav Bindra Foundationfor the official launch of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in schools across Meghalaya.

The OVEP is a global initiative that harnesses the power of sport and Olympism to instil the values of excellence, respect, and friendship among youth while promoting life skills, holistic development, and community well-being.

The MOU signing took place in the presence of Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister; Dr Vijay Kumar, Commissioner & Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs department; D.D Shira, MCS, Director, Sports & Youth Affairs depar...