Karnataka Budget 2023: A look at new announcements in Youth Empowerment and Sports sector

Karnataka Budget 2023: From this year onwards, a new initiative will be implemented to include Olympic and Paralympic champions in Group-A positions, while Asian and Commonwealth Games victors will be considered for Group-B positions.

To foster athletes and prepare them for international competitions, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday (July 7) said that regional basketball training centre in Bengaluru and a cycling velodrome in Mysuru will be established at a cost of Rs. 10 crore each.

This statement comes while CM Siddaramaiah presented Budget in the Parliament. In order to increase the participation of specially-abled persons and women in sports, CM Siddaramiah said that a grant of Rs. 10 crore will be earmarked to provide necessary basic facilities and the services of expert coaches.

"A grant of Rs.5 crore will be allocated to establish a sports museum in Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. Further, Rs. 10 crore will be provided to establish a well-equipped sports hostels on Public Private Partnership model," the chief minister added.

From this year onwards, a new initiative will be implemented to include Olympic and Paralympic champions in Group-A positions, while Asian and Commonwealth Games victors will be considered for Group-B positions.

Moreover, in an effort to support athletes, 3 percent of the available positions in the recruitment processes of the Police and Forest departments will be specifically reserved for individuals with sporting backgrounds.

In partnership with Karnataka Swimming Association, training will be given to talented swimmers in the state to successfully compete in international competitions and a grant of Rs. 2 crore will be provided every year for the next five years for this purpose.