Mansukh Mandaviya

November 25, 2025 9:41 AM

Khelo India University Games open in Jaipur; Mandaviya tells athletes they are the “hope of 1.4 billion Indians”

The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) Rajasthan 2025 opened with a vibrant ceremony at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday evening. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma declared the Games open in the presence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, senior officials, administrators and a large gathering of fans. The fifth edition of the Games, held under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India in partnership with the Rajasthan government and the Association of Indian Universities, will run...

November 17, 2025 6:22 PM

EPFO unveils first modern Digital Pavilion at IITF 2025

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday inaugurated the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s first-ever modernised digital pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Mandaviya said that IITF has served as an important platform to showcase India’s development journey over the years, and EPFO’s debut marks a milestone in projecting a refreshed, modern identity of the org...

November 12, 2025 10:34 AM

Mansukh Mandaviya unveils King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at an event in New Delhi, which saw the participation of athletes and dignitaries from India and the United Kingdom. The ceremony, held at DLF Avenue in Saket, was organised by the Commonwealth Games Association of India (CGAI) and attended by British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, CGA India President P.T. Usha, and Olympic medallists Yogeshwar Dutt, Achanta Sharath ...

November 5, 2025 11:37 AM

Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is uniting economic progress with social development: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday highlighted India’s inclusive growth model at the inaugural plenary of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha. Addressing a High-Level Round Table on Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development, the Minister emphasized how India has successfully combined economic growth with social inclusion through digital innovation and financial empowerment. “India has de...

November 4, 2025 12:52 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya outlines plans to commemorate 100 years of Indian Hockey

India will mark 100 years of its hockey legacy with nationwide celebrations on Nov. 7, including an event at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and simultaneous programmes in more than 550 districts, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday. The centenary, organised in partnership with Hockey India, will celebrate the sport’s history and honour players who contributed to the country’s eight Olympic gold medals and 13 podium finishes. “As India celebrates 100 years o...

November 4, 2025 12:27 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya to lead Indian delegation to World summit for social development in Doha

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the Indian delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2), scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6. At the global forum, Mandaviya will represent India’s vision of inclusive and equitable growth, addressing the Opening Plenary Session of the Summit and delivering India’s National Statement. He will also participate in a High-Level Round Table o...

November 2, 2025 12:34 PM

‘Fitness is key to becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047’: Mansukh Mandaviya at National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Saturday underscored the crucial role of fitness in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, while addressing the first-ever National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 held in Mumbai. At the event, the Minister felicitated the newly appointed Fit India Icons - filmmaker Rohit Shetty, World Cup-winning cricketer Harbhajan Singh, and Olympi...

October 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Khelo India University Games to be held in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5: Mansukh Mandaviya

The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) will take place in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, 2025, with competitions scheduled across seven host cities - Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur. The event will feature 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (kho-kho), bringing together more than 5,000 university athletes from across the country. Announcing the event, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment D...

October 14, 2025 6:25 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan praises labour reforms, youth empowerment and sports promotion initiatives

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday lauded the Government’s recent initiatives in labour reforms, youth empowerment, and sports development during a meeting with Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje and Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse at Parliament House. The Vice-President was briefed on key policy measures and programmes being...

October 6, 2025 9:46 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya launches Sardar@150 Unity March to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State Raksha Khadse, on Monday launched the Sardar@150 Unity March, a nationwide campaign led by MY Bharat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The initiative aims to celebrate Patel’s legacy of unity and nation-building while inspiring the youth to uphold the ideals of ‘Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’ The two-m...