RESET Programme:
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment launched “Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme on the occasion of National Sports Day in New Delhi.
- The Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training Programme is aimed at empowering the retired sports persons who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation.
- It will support retired athletes on their career development journey by empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more employable.
- It represents a significant step towards recognizing and utilizing the invaluable experience and expertise of our retired athletes.
- The athletes, who have retired from an active sports career and are aged between 20-50 years and who have been winners of an International Medal/participants in international events or have been National medallists/State medallists/participants in competitions recognized by National Sports Federations/Indian Olympic Association/Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are eligible to apply for courses under RESET Programme.
- Initially, the programmes will be of two levels based on educational qualifications viz., Class 12th and above and Class 11th and below.
- For this pilot phase of the RESET Programme, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) will be the lead institute to implement the Programme.
- The programme will be offered in hybrid mode consisting of self-paced learning through a dedicated portal, along with on-ground training and internship.
- Internships will be provided in sports organizations, sporting competitions/training camps, and leagues. Further, placement assistance, guidance for entrepreneurial ventures, etc. will be provided upon successful completion of the course.
