<p>New Delhi: In a bid to make athletes self-reliant after retirement, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the 'Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training' (RESET) programme, aimed at making them employable with "necessary skills and knowledge".</p>.<p>The launch of the programme coincided with the National Sports Day on Thursday, which is also the birth anniversary of hockey great Major Dhyan Chand.</p>.<p>"RESET Programme is aimed at empowering our retired sportspersons who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation," said Mandaviya in a statement.</p>.<p>The programme is open to all those athletes in the 20-50 age bracket, who have won international medals, participated in international events, or earned national or state-level distinctions recognised by the National Sports Federations, Indian Olympic Association, or the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.</p>.Mandaviya, Zafar Iqbal pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day.<p>Applications will be accepted through a dedicated portal -- <em><a href="https://lnipe.edu.in/resetprogram/">https://lnipe.edu.in/resetprogram/</a></em>.</p>.<p>"The programme will support retired athletes on their career development journey by empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more employable," the minister asserted.</p>.<p>Mandaviya noted that the RESET programme would bridge a generational gap by ensuring that the unique skills of retired athletes benefit aspiring athletes.</p>.<p>"Their rich experience will serve as a foundation for nurturing future champions, contributing to the growth of sports in India and fostering nation-building," he added.</p>.<p>Initially, the programmes will be of two levels based on educational qualifications -- Class 12th and above and Class 11th and below.</p>.<p>The minister urged all retired sportspersons to apply for this initiative and actively contribute to the country's sports ecosystem.</p>.<p>The pilot phase of the programme will be implemented by the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE). The programme will be offered in a hybrid format, combining self-paced learning via an online portal with on-ground training and internships.</p>.<p>Internships will be provided in sports organisations, competitions, training camps, and leagues. Successful participants will receive placement assistance and guidance for entrepreneurial ventures, the ministry stated.</p>
<p>New Delhi: In a bid to make athletes self-reliant after retirement, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the 'Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training' (RESET) programme, aimed at making them employable with "necessary skills and knowledge".</p>.<p>The launch of the programme coincided with the National Sports Day on Thursday, which is also the birth anniversary of hockey great Major Dhyan Chand.</p>.<p>"RESET Programme is aimed at empowering our retired sportspersons who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation," said Mandaviya in a statement.</p>.<p>The programme is open to all those athletes in the 20-50 age bracket, who have won international medals, participated in international events, or earned national or state-level distinctions recognised by the National Sports Federations, Indian Olympic Association, or the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.</p>.Mandaviya, Zafar Iqbal pay tribute to Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day.<p>Applications will be accepted through a dedicated portal -- <em><a href="https://lnipe.edu.in/resetprogram/">https://lnipe.edu.in/resetprogram/</a></em>.</p>.<p>"The programme will support retired athletes on their career development journey by empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more employable," the minister asserted.</p>.<p>Mandaviya noted that the RESET programme would bridge a generational gap by ensuring that the unique skills of retired athletes benefit aspiring athletes.</p>.<p>"Their rich experience will serve as a foundation for nurturing future champions, contributing to the growth of sports in India and fostering nation-building," he added.</p>.<p>Initially, the programmes will be of two levels based on educational qualifications -- Class 12th and above and Class 11th and below.</p>.<p>The minister urged all retired sportspersons to apply for this initiative and actively contribute to the country's sports ecosystem.</p>.<p>The pilot phase of the programme will be implemented by the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE). The programme will be offered in a hybrid format, combining self-paced learning via an online portal with on-ground training and internships.</p>.<p>Internships will be provided in sports organisations, competitions, training camps, and leagues. Successful participants will receive placement assistance and guidance for entrepreneurial ventures, the ministry stated.</p>