RANCHI: Jharkhand government plans to launch a special scheme ‘Sahai’ to promote sportspersons in extremist-hit areas.

Under the plan, officials from the Sports Department have been asked to identify potential talents under 19 years of age.

“To instill a culture of sports and identify talent in the state, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials of the Sports Department to work on a special sports scheme named ‘Sahai’ (assistance) for youth from Naxalite-affected areas,” a statement from the government has said.

Officials have been asked to work extensively to connect youth below the age of 19 with the ‘Sahai’ scheme.

Under the scheme, potential sports talent will be identified from the Panchayat level and taken to the Block level and District level where they will be prepared for national and international sports events………………………

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