PM Modi to virtually address culmination on Dec 25

Jammu, Dec 14: Union Minister of State in the PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh Sunday directed officials to identify suitable venues with assured connectivity and adequate infrastructure for the mega culmination event of ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’, to be virtually addressed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2025.

He also instructed the Deputy Commissioners and MLAs in Udhampur, Doda, Kathua to remain prepared with multiple execution models for the mega countrywide event which aimed at building a sustainable sports ecosystem across the country.

Dr Jitendra was holding a virtual meeting with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of his Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency from New Delhi on Sunday, December 14, 2025 to review preparations for the culmination of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, scheduled on December 25, 2025.

The meeting focused on seamless coordination across districts and assembly segments to ensure the successful conduct of the concluding event.

The Union Minister stated that the culmination event on December 25 would be organised simultaneously across assembly segments, with active involvement of district administrations, MLAs and MPs, and would mark the successful conclusion of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav that commenced on August 25, 2025.

He underlined that the programme was conceived as a pan-India, large-scale initiative aimed at celebrating grassroots sporting talent while reinforcing the vision of a fit, healthy, and sports-oriented India under the Fit India Movement.

The Minister emphasised that all districts must remain fully prepared for multiple execution models, including district-level and constituency-level participation, depending on final directions.

Highlighting the long-term vision of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the initiative was not limited to a single event but was designed to build a sustainable sports ecosystem across the country.

He directed that the details of winners at Panchayat, block, district, and higher levels be uploaded on designated portals in a timely manner, so that promising athletes could be identified, supported, and provided opportunities for advanced training, exposure, and future participation at higher competitive platforms.

The Minister also pointed out that the culmination on December 25 would coincide with Good Governance Day (Sushasan Diwas) and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, offering an opportunity to integrate themes of governance, youth empowerment, and nation-building.

Dr Jitendra encouraged districts to align local programmes with these national observances to enhance public outreach and visibility.

During the meeting, it was conveyed that the culmination events would witness participation of local youth, sportspersons, community representatives, and eminent personalities from the sports sector.

Dr Jitendra called upon all stakeholders to work in close coordination and ensure that the Sansad Khel Mahotsav culmination emerged as a model national event, reflecting the government’s commitment to promoting sports culture, nurturing young talent, and strengthening the Fit India Movement across the country.

He assured that further detailed guidelines would be issued shortly and reiterated that timely preparedness at all levels would be key to the programme’s success.

Notably, the programmes will be organised under the broader framework of the “MY Bharat” platform, with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education and district administrations, ensuring wide outreach and public engagement.