Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse today inaugurated the ‘Giving Wings to Dreams Conclave 2025’ in New Delhi. Addressing the conclave, Ms. Khadse said that Golden years lost by athletes are lost if they are not exposed to Sports Science in the early years. She also called for the sports sector to adopt Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and urged private players to invest in sports. 

 

 

The Minister also emphasised the need for increased Research and Development in sports science, with a focus on extending these advancements to rural areas and training teachers and coaches. Ms. Khadse stressed the importance of physical education and stated that sports talent must be upgraded through technology and training.

The Minister also urged that sports equipment should be made in India with the best quality production to reduce import dependency from foreign countries. She called for Corporate Social Responsibility funds to be utilised for sports, viewing it as a model for economic development and a people’s movement. 

 

 

Our correspondent reports that this conclave brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of the Indian sports ecosystem, focusing on investment, sports science, manufacturing, and the scaling of sports startups. The conclave marked a new chapter in fostering an ecosystem that prioritises transparent governance, invests in grassroots talent, and leverages public-private partnerships.