Chhattisgarh

• 30 Dec 2021

End of State Level Sports, Cultural and Intellectual Competition of Eklavya Model Residential Schools

Why in News

• On December 29, 2021, the three-day state level sports, cultural and intellectual competition of Eklavya Model Residential Schools was concluded at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. Bastar division was the overall champion in the competition.

Key Points

• In the state sports competition, Bastar division has secured first, Surguja second and Bilaspur division has secured third position.
• Similarly, in cultural and intellectual competition, Bilaspur division got first place, Durg division got second and Raipur division got third place in cultural and intellectual competition for age group below 14 years and age group up to 19 years.
• State Scheduled Castes and Tribes Development Minister Dr. Prem Sai Singh Tekam presented prizes to all the winning participants.
• Secretary, Scheduled Castes and Tribes Development Department DD Singh said that more than 15 thousand children displayed their talent in the state level competition. In the sports competition, participants performed in 16 types of sports disciplines. The competition was organized for boys and girls in the age group of 14 years and above 19 years.
• Commissioner of Scheduled Castes and Tribes Department Shammi Abidi informed that a total of 71 Eklavya Model Residential Schools are operating in the state.