Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has told the youth to study, play and get involved in self-employment. Sports is also necessary along with studies. Sports give joy, happiness and make the body strong. Along with studies, full opportunities and facilities for sports are being provided to the students in the state. Parents should encourage their children for sports along with studies.

Chief Minister Chouhan and renowned cricketer and Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir participated in the Prem Sundar Memorial Cricket Tournament at Rehti (Sehore) and boosted the enthusiasm and morale of the players. Sadhna Singh, MP Ramakant Bhargava, organizing committee chief Kartikeya Singh Chauhan, public representatives and a large number of youth players and cricket lovers were present.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that Gautam Gambhir has increased India’s prestige in the country and abroad. He captained India in Test matches 6 times and achieved continued success. Gave India a historic victory in the year 2011. He is a cricketer as well as an MP and also runs a public kitchen for public welfare. Chief Minister Chouhan also requested Gautam Gambhir to cooperate in giving cricket training to the children of Madhya Pradesh.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that I salute and bow down at the feet of my parents, who have brought me to this stage today. I belong to a small farmer family. My mother passed away in my childhood itself. Father left no stone unturned in my education and taking forward. Never forget to respect and serve your parents in your life.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that there is a suitable environment for sports in the state. Students play along with studying. Such players emerge from Madhya Pradesh, who make a splash in the whole country. Various sports are organized in the Vidhayak and CM Cup. Along with kabaddi, kho-kho, volley-ball and cricket, now daughters will also play. Sports facilities are being provided in every village of the state. Playgrounds with basic facilities are being made in 110 villages. There is a sports stadium in Nasrullaganj, a sports stadium will also be built in Rehti.

The Chief Minister said that such children of 10th and 12th in the state who get 70% or more marks will be given scholarship. CM Rise schools are being opened in the state and smart classes are being made in every village. Laptop is given for getting more than 75 percent marks in class 12th and Mama also pays the fees for higher education. The facility of coaching for competitive examinations is being started offline and online by the government.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that along with jobs, adequate opportunities for self-employment are being made available in the state. Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, Udyam Kranti Yojana, loans ranging from Rs one lakh to Rs 50 lakh are given to young entrepreneurs. Along with this, the government also gives 3 percent interest subsidy. The collector and commissioner should inform the youth about these schemes and cooperate with them in establishing self-employment. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan congratulated the organizers for organizing the event well.

Gambhir said that Chief Minister Chouhan is the pride and story of Madhya Pradesh. You all are lucky that you have got such a nice person as the Chief Minister. In Madhya Pradesh, more than 43 lakh daughters are getting the benefit of Ladli Laxmi Yojana, there is no such scheme in any state of the country. Gambhir congratulated the organizers for successfully organizing the tournament and said that I have grown playing in such tournaments.

The cricket tournament started from December 12 and 14 teams from Budhni assembly constituency participated in it. The final match was played between Budhni and Bhairunda teams on Sunday.