The government has given the green light to the demand of the Maharashtra Olympic Association to decide on the interests of the athletes. The government decision regarding a five percent reservation in the government service for the talented athletes. They are increasing the reputation of the state of Maharashtra at the national and international levels.
Under the chairmanship of Om Prakash Gupta, the Upper Secretary of the State Sports Department, Sports Commissioner Rajesh Deshmukh. General Secretary of Maharashtra Olympic Association Namdev Shirgaonkar, Associate Vice President Dr. Chandrajit Jadhav. Other office bearers along with Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Balewadi ( An important meeting was organized at Pune) on Thursday.
There were several suggestions from the state sports organizations regarding the format of this 5 percent reservation. Therefore, the Maharashtra Olympic Association and the State Sports Association strongly opposed this proposal. Therefore, this meeting had gained special importance. Many issues were discussed in depth in this meeting. Both sides presented their opinions.
Om Prakash Gupta provides a massive update on the reservation
Upper Secretary of the Sports Department Om Prakash Gupta promised to include the suggestions of the Maharashtra Olympic Association. Along with State Sports Boards in the government’s decision on five percent reservation after a positive discussion.
After a detailed discussion in this meeting, include the suggestions of the Maharashtra Olympic Association. With state sports associations in the said government decision for the benefit of the athletes. The Deputy Director of Sports Sanjay Sabnis and the officials of the Maharashtra Olympic Association.
The major sports associations of the state should hold meetings within the next 30 days and prepare a joint draft and the said draft Sports Secretary should be presented in the next meeting chaired by After that it was decided to take a further decision in this regard. There were other members of the sports department as well.
