Rajnath calls for enhanced public-private partnership to boost sports economy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday (March 15, 2026) known as for enhanced public-private partnership to supply a brand new path to the nation’s sports activities financial system.

Addressing a gathering on the remaining match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi, he stated, “The federal government, by means of a collection of initiatives, is fostering a sports activities tradition inside the nation the place athletes and youth have entry to alternatives, assets, and get respect.” Mr. Singh known as for enhanced public-private partnership within the sector to additional elevate India’s status on the worldwide stage, and to supply a brand new path to the nation’s sports activities financial system.

Within the close to future, India will “carve out a robust international identification for itself in sports activities, particularly polo”, if the federal government, the personal sector, and numerous social teams work collectively, the Defence Minister asserted.

He stated polo is deeply rooted within the nation’s sporting traditions, spanning hundreds of years, and may rightfully be designated as a “heritage sport” of India.

Mr. Singh famous that the Indian Military has made a big contribution in direction of bringing proficient gamers into the game of polo and in preserving its wealthy heritage.

“Working in collaboration with the Indian Polo Affiliation, the Indian Military has performed a pivotal position in maintaining this legacy vibrant and related.”

“I’m assured that, working collectively, we are going to foster a constructive tradition for Polo in addition to different sports activities in India. It will allow our younger expertise to come back to the fore and convey glory to the nation,” he was quoted as saying in a press release issued by the Ministry.

Mr. Singh stated initiatives reminiscent of ‘Khelo India’ and the ‘Goal Olympic Podium Scheme’, coupled with the unprecedented growth of sports activities infrastructure, have offered the youth with a brand new platform to excel and transfer ahead.

He added that the ‘Nationwide Sports activities Governance Act’ and the ‘Khelo Bharat Coverage’ are set to yield immense advantages for proficient athletes, and these measures will foster higher transparency and accountability inside sports activities organisations.