Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced 500 government jobs under sports quota, including roles in the police department, Times of India reported.
Speaking at the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Basti, he emphasized UP's commitment to sportspersons, promising jobs to international medalists.
The UP government is also focusing on developing sports infrastructure, with plans for a sports centre in each district, sports fields, open gyms in villages, and stadiums at district and block levels.