To empower retired sports persons to contribute in the growth of sports in India

With a view to empower retired sportspersons of repute who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation and empower them with the necessary knowledge and skills, while caching in their vast experience, so that they can be more employable, a ‘Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training’ (RESET) Programme was launched on the occasion of National Sports Day on Thursday 29th August, 2024, by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

 Speaking about the RESET Programme, Dr. Mandaviya said, “RESET 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 same will not only bridge the gap between generations, allowing the unique skills of these retired athletes to benefit the new generation of aspiring athletes. Their rich experience will serve as a foundation for nurturing future champions, contributing to the growth of sports in India and fostering nation-building”.

RESET Programme 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. The applications will be invited through a dedicated portal.

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.

The registration process will start today on the portal https://lnipe.edu.in/resetprogram/. The course will start after due evaluation for which the participants will be intimated.