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25 July 2026

Government job schemes for athletes in Bihar

The topic concerns a specific state-level welfare scheme aimed at incentivizing sports through government employment, which is a relevant case study for governance and social welfare policy.

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Notes

  • Bihar government implements the 'Medal Lao, Naukri Pao' scheme to provide employment to meritorious athletes.
  • The scheme aims to incentivize sporting excellence and boost the morale of young athletes in the state.
  • 19 athletes were recently awarded government jobs under this initiative.
  • Notable appointments include cricketers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, who were appointed as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP).
  • This marks the first instance of an athlete being appointed to a high-ranking position like DSP in Bihar.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of state-sponsored incentive schemes in promoting sports culture and human resource development in India. How do such initiatives contribute to the socio-economic mobility of athletes? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Medal Lao, Naukri Pao' scheme is an initiative primarily associated with which of the following?

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