Rajasthan Government Announces Mission Olympics 2028 | 12 Feb 2024

In the interim budget 2024-25, Rajasthan deputy chief minister and finance minister Diya Kumari announced the Mission Olympics 2028.

Under the scheme, 50 talented youths will be provided world-class sports facilities.
The selected youths will be given access to an acceleration center and an acceleration coach in Jaipur, where they will be groomed for the Olympic level competition.
The state government has also allocated Rs. 100 crore for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Sports in Jaipur, which will offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment for various sports disciplines.
The Mission Olympics 2028 scheme is part of the state government’s vision to promote sports and physical education in Rajasthan.
- The minister also announced several other initiatives in the budget, such as providing free sports kits to 10 lakh students, constructing 500 playgrounds in rural areas, and establishing a Sports University in Jodhpur.
According to the minister the government is committed to creating a conducive environment for sports in the state and encouraging the youth to pursue their dreams.