Goel pleads for participation of students in sports

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New Delhi : The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on July 22, 2017,  said that his ministry is writing to CBSE affiliated schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalayas to give Pan India directive to open at least a unit each of Scouts and Guides, NSS and NCC in their respective institutions to make the school curriculum holistic and comprehensive for personality development of the Youth.

Addressing a brain storming session on Youth Development here, Goel said, Scoutes and Guides organizations is also being requested to modify its fee structure in such a way that all sections of society can afford, according to a PIB release. Rather they may fix their fee structure institution wise instead of individual, he said.

He said, the Government of India, under the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi has embarked on the mission of building a united, strong and modern India – “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, following the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”.  Goel said, his Ministry is engaged in the noble task of providing opportunity for developing the personality and leadership qualities of the youth by involving them in community service and various nation-building activities.