To provide every underprivileged (and tribal) child in Odisha the right to play that ensures their holistic development and fosters their growth as confident and competent learners, as well as to support those that have the talent and desire, to excel at an elite level.
Duration: September 2013 – April 2015
PSD launched the Khel Vikas project in partnership with Gram Vikas to provide underprivileged, tribal youth in Odisha with access to sports, supporting both recreational participation and the pursuit of athletic excellence. Over two and a half years, PSD's contributions included:
- Developing and managing Physical Education programs in four Gram Vikas schools, benefiting 1,300 children
- Implementing and overseeing 25 after-school sports programs across seven schools in three Odisha districts, reaching 475 children in eight sports
- Providing coaching and managerial support in areas such as skill training, nutrition, and injury prevention
- Managing the overall Khel Vikas project
- Training 100 coaches and physical education teachers
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