Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today launched the “Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training” (RESET) Programme on the occasion of National Sports Day in New Delhi today. On the occasion, Dr. Mandaviya said, “RESET Programme is aimed at empowering retired sportspersons who have played for the country and brought immense laurels to the nation. The programme will support retired athletes on their career development journey by empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills and making them more employable. He mentioned that the RESET programme will bridge the gap between generations, allowing the unique skills of our retired athletes to benefit the new generation of aspiring athletes. He added that their rich experience will serve as a foundation for nurturing future champions, contributing to the growth of sports in India and fostering nation-building. The applications will be invited through a dedicated portal. Initially, the programmes will be of two levels based on educational qualifications of  Class 12th and above and Class 11th and below.