Day 2 of Chintan Shivir focuses on governance reforms, manufacturing, and youth engagement
New Delhi/Srinagar: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday launched the Srinagar Khel Sankalp, a comprehensive document aimed at charting a unified, athlete-centric vision for India’s sporting future.
The Sankalp was unveiled in Srinagar on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir of Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports from States and Union Territories.
Released in the presence of State Sports Ministers and leading sporting stalwarts, the Srinagar Khel Sankalp affirms a unified commitment to building a collaborative and athlete-centric sports ecosystem across the country. The document outlines a collective national vision to strengthen sports culture through cooperative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development of regional sports clusters, and leveraging sports for unity, youth empowerment, health, tourism, and economic growth.
It also reaffirms India’s aspiration to host major global sporting events, including the Olympics and World Cups, positioning sports as a key driver of national growth and global engagement.
The Sankalp reflects a unified resolve of the Centre, States, and Union Territories to place sports at the heart of nation-building, recognising its role in fostering social cohesion, strengthening communities, and shaping a healthier and more empowered generation. It emphasises a collaborative and athlete-centric approach, where governments and sporting bodies work in harmony, aligning efforts and resources to create a seamless and supportive ecosystem for athletes across the country.
Further, the document highlights the importance of leveraging India’s diversity as a strength. It encourages States to develop infrastructure, identify talent, and build sports ecosystems rooted in their unique geographical, cultural, and regional contexts. The Sankalp also positions sports as a driver of socio-economic development, underlining its potential to boost tourism, generate employment, promote local industries, and enable India to aspire towards hosting major global sporting events.
The final day of the Chintan Shivir began with the Fit India “Sundays on Cycle” Cyclothon, led by Dr. Mandaviya and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, reinforcing the message of fitness, discipline, and mass participation.
This was followed by focused sessions on Sports Governance, Sports Goods Manufacturing, and Youth Engagement through MY Bharat. These sessions emphasised strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing transparency and coordination among stakeholders, and professionalising sports administration.
Deliberations also highlighted the need to position India as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing through cluster-based development, innovation, and support for domestic industry. At the same time, discussions underlined the importance of creating structured platforms for youth participation and leadership.
The deliberations on the concluding day reaffirmed the importance of a unified and coordinated approach involving the Centre, States, and all stakeholders. The Chintan Shivir served as a key platform for dialogue, alignment, and collective action towards building a robust, inclusive, and future-ready youth and sporting ecosystem in India.
