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First Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav kicks off at KIIT

Published on 15 Jun 2023

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First Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav kicks off at KIIT
  • The first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav kicked off at KIIT DU with great enthusiasm.
  • This grand sporting extravaganza, set to conclude on June 12, has attracted the participation of approximately 5,000 tribal athletes and 1,000 officials hailing from 26 states.
  • Promoting traditional sports and tribal culture, this unique event is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Culture and the Odisha Government.
  • For KIIT, this event holds immense significance as its sister organization, KISS, provides free education to tribal children and has empowered countless tribal communities.
  • The event mascot, ‘Bheema’, was unveiled during this momentous occasion.
Source: SarkariPariksha