Mansukh Mandaviya

April 29, 2026 6:37 PM

PM Modi highlights significant rise in women’s employment rate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article highlighting the significant rise in women’s employment across India, pointing to improved job opportunities and greater workforce participation in recent years. In a post on X, the Prime Minister cited data shared by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, noting that the women’s employment rate has increased to 39 per cent in 2025 from 22 per cent in 2017. In his article Mandaviya said that the rise reflects a br...

April 27, 2026 4:32 PM

Mandaviya launches NRAI athlete app, grassroots drive to introduce 7.5 lakh youth to shooting

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of the National Rifle Association of India, where a nationwide grassroots programme to introduce 7.5 lakh school and college students to shooting and a new athlete management app were launched. The programme, built around a practical “10-shot experience”, aims to familiarise 7.5 lakh young participants with the sport ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. It will be implemented across states and distric...

April 13, 2026 10:17 AM

Women’s representation key to inclusive democracy: Mansukh Mandaviya

Mera Yuva Bharat, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organised a Women Youth Parliament on the theme “Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat ki Awaaz – Strengthening Inclusive Democracy” at Shri Ram College of Commerce, bringing together young women to engage with democratic processes and policy discussions. Addressing the event on Sunday, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, said that women’s participation in Parliament is crucia...

March 5, 2026 3:57 PM

India steps up preparations for 2026 Asian Games; Mansukh Mandaviya assures full support to athletes

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday reviewed India’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games and assured that the government will provide comprehensive support to athletes aiming to improve the country’s medal performance. Chairing a high-level meeting at the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the minister assessed the readiness of Indian athletes and support systems ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October...

February 27, 2026 11:31 AM

Gulmarg to emerge as global winter sports hub: Mandaviya at Khelo India Winter Games closing

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to developing Gulmarg into a premier global winter sports destination while addressing the closing ceremony of the second leg of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games. The Minister said that Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a new chapter of growth and opportunity through sports, highlighting the immense potential of Gulmarg as a future global hub for winter sports. Announcing a major exp...

February 2, 2026 7:01 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya launches ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’ to engage youth with Union Budget

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday launched ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’, a nationwide youth-focused initiative aimed at deepening young citizens’ understanding of the Union Budget and making budgetary provisions more accessible and citizen-centric. The initiative seeks to connect the Union Budget 2026 with the everyday lives of citizens by engaging youth from colleges, educational institutions and coaching centres across the country through a str...

January 8, 2026 4:07 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting youth’s role in shaping Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasising the central role of India’s youth in shaping the country’s present and future. The article highlights how young Indians have consistently contributed to the nation’s defining moments and positions the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) as a movement that empowers youth to lead from the front, address national challenges and align the...

December 24, 2025 10:44 AM

Khelo India Tribal Games: Logo, theme song, mascot launched in Bilaspur; Mandaviya says games will ‘broaden scope for every athlete’

The logo, theme song and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were formally unveiled on Tuesday at the Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Games are scheduled to be held from February 14, 2026. The launch ceremony was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao as chief guests, along with senior officials from the Union Sports Ministry, the state government and the Sports Authority of India. Union Mini...

December 22, 2025 8:16 PM

SAI Governing Body approves major sports infrastructure projects across India

The Governing Body of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday approved a series of infrastructure development and upgradation projects aimed at strengthening India’s sports ecosystem and enhancing athlete performance across the country. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi. Addressing the Governing Body, the minister said that India’s sports ecosystem is at a crucial stage of growth and needs sustained investment in ath...

December 17, 2025 9:51 AM

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the UCI Class 2.2 Pune Grand Tour, a prestigious international cycling event, at a ceremony held in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya highlighted the growing prominence of cycling in India’s sporting and fitness ecosystem, noting that initiatives such as Sundays on Cycle under the Fit India Movement have played a crucial role in making cycling an integral part of daily life ...