CM Yogi Hails Nari Shakti on Navratri Day 6, Highlights Sports Rise

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-16 15:00:00

Extending heartfelt greetings across the state on the auspicious sixth day of Sharadiya Navratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath invoked the blessings of Goddess Katyayani to celebrate the unstoppable rise of women power (Nari Shakti). Drawing an ideological bridge between spiritual reverence and good governance, the Chief Minister—who established the traditional ceremonial Kalash at Gorakhpur’s Gorakhnath Temple and Balrampur’s Devi Patan Dham while observing his rigorous nine-day fast—asserted that an amalgamation of faith, infrastructure development, and cultural heritage has reshaped Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the state's transition from past administrative apathy to proactive empowerment, he noted that daughters are no longer confined by social fear, pointing to groundbreaking welfare initiatives like the direct recruitment "Bring a Medal, Get a Position" scheme as proof of tangible social change.

Before 2017: Fear, Mafia Control over Playgrounds, and Confined Aspirations

In a detailed assessment shared via his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath contrasted current safety parameters with the governance climate prevailing prior to 2017:

Atmosphere of Fear and Insecurity: The Chief Minister noted that before 2017, the state struggled under rampant lawlessness where daughters' aspirations were closely guarded, their courage curtailed, and emerging talents stifled due to widespread neglect.

Mafia Dominance on Public Spaces: Open sporting grounds and community recreation areas were routinely captured by land mafias and criminal syndicates, depriving young boys and girls of vital training infrastructure.

Denial of Opportunities: Instead of receiving state backing to fulfill their athletic and academic potential, young women were frequently forced to keep their dreams restricted within household boundaries due to severe security concerns.

'Bring a Medal, Get a Position': How Direct Appointments and Cash Rewards Empower Athletes

The Chief Minister highlighted the transformation in sports governance over the past nine and a half years, spotlighting administrative security provided to medal winners:

Direct Gazetted and Police Appointments: Under the flagship "Bring a Medal, Get a Position" policy, international and national medalists are fast-tracked into state administrative services and police departments without cumbersome recruitment delays.

Crores in Financial Incentives: Athletes securing medals across the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games receive cash rewards scaling from lakhs to crores of rupees, securing their financial independence and family well-being.

Global Sporting Laurels by UP Daughters: Celebrating international milestones, the CM commended star athletes including track champions Parul Chaudhary, Priyanka Goswami, Prachi Chaudhary, and Annu Rani; judoka Asmita Dey; national cricketers Deepti Sharma and Meghna Singh; hockey stalwart Vandana Kataria; and wrestler Divya Kakran for bringing global glory to the nation.

Grassroots Sports Infrastructure: From Village Fields to Major Dhyan Chand Sports University

Detailing the creation of institutional sports architecture across regional districts, the Chief Minister outlined how the administration replaced systemic neglect with modern training centers:

Village and Block Mini-Stadiums: The state government has methodically developed rural playfields and block-level mini-stadium complexes to identify and nurture grassroots talent at the panchayat level.

District Stadiums and Divisional Colleges: Upgraded training arenas across district headquarters and specialized divisional sports colleges provide structured conditioning and expert coaching.

Flagship Sports University in Meerut: Anchoring this multi-tier ecosystem, the upcoming Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut provides top-tier facilities, sports science laboratories, and high-performance training tracks, ensuring female athletes have a world-class launchpad to compete and win on the global stage.

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