About RESET Programme:
- The Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training Programme is aimed at empowering our retired sportspersons who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation.
- It will support retired athletes on their career development journey by empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more employable.
- It represents a significant step towards recognizing and utilizing the invaluable experience and expertise of our retired athletes.
- Eligibility:
o 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.
- 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.
Q1: What are the National Sports Awards?
The National Sports Awards are given annually to recognize and reward excellence in sports, highlight extraordinary performance at the national and international competitive events, encourage sportsmanship and promote nation-building by creating a sense of national pride and unity in a country as diverse as India.
Source: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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