On National Sports Day (August 29), the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment launched the RESET Programme.
About the RESET Programme:
- This initiative aims to empower retired athletes by enhancing their skills and employability, leveraging their extensive experience to benefit future generations of sports enthusiasts.
- Full form of RESET: Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training.
Objectives:
- To empower retired sportspersons with knowledge and skills for career development and increased employability.
- To bridge the generational gap by utilizing the experience of retired athletes for nurturing future sports champions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Retired athletes aged between 20-50 years.
- Must have won international medals or participated in international events, or have been national/state medallists/participants in competitions recognized by national sports federations or the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Key Features:
- Internships: Opportunities in sports organizations, sporting competitions/training camps, and leagues.
- Support Services:
- Placement assistance.
- Guidance for entrepreneurial ventures.
- Implementation: Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) to lead the pilot phase
- Mode: Hybrid learning mode-
- Self-paced learning through a dedicated portal.
- On–ground training and internships.
- Levels: Two levels based on educational qualifications-
- Class 12th and above
- Class 11th and below
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the full form of RESET in the RESET Programme?
The full form of RESET is Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training in the RESET Programme.
What are the objectives of the RESET Programme?
The objectives of the RESET Programme are to empower retired athletes with knowledge and skills for career development and to bridge the generational gap in sports.
Who is eligible to participate in the RESET Programme?
Retired athletes aged between 20-50 years who have won international medals, participated in international events, or been national/state medallists are eligible for the RESET Programme.
What is the main aim of the RESET Programme?
The main aim of the RESET Programme is to empower retired athletes by enhancing their skills and employability, leveraging their experience to benefit future generations of sports enthusiasts.