Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games & Para Games in 2025 | Bihar | 22 Nov 2024
Why in News?
Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) and Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) in 2025.
Key Points
- Khelo India Youth Games:
- About:
- KIYG is a national-level, multi-disciplinary sports competition for school and college students in India.
- The games are held annually in January or February and are part of the government's Khelo India initiative.
- It aims to promote sports culture and identify sporting talent at the grassroots level.
- The previous 5 editions of the Youth Games have been held in Delhi, Pune, Guwahati, Panchkula and Bhopal.
- Format:
- It is held in two categories, namely under-17-year-old school students and under-21 college students.
- It operates in a team championship format, wherein the medals earned by individual athletes or teams contribute to the overall medal tally of their respective state or Union Territory (UT).
- Upon the event's conclusion, the state or UT securing the highest count of gold medals is declared the winner.
- Khelo India Para Games:
- The Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) is aimed at empowering para athletes in India.
- It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Sports Authority of India, and other bodies.
- It is part of the broader Khelo India Initiative.
- Khelo India was introduced by the Indian government in 2017.
- Sports Infrastructure in Bihar:
- Bihar has 38 Khelo India Centres and one Khelo India State Centre of Excellence, which provide facilities for athletes at various levels.
- There are three Sports Authority of India Training Centres catering to the state’s sporting needs.
NHRC Takes Suo Motu on Food Poisoning Report | Bihar | 22 Nov 2024
Why in News?
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken Suo Motu cognizance of a media report about people dying due to food poisoning at a Patna shelter home. The shelter is funded by the Bihar government's Directorate of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Key Points
- Human Rights Violation Concern:
- The NHRC observed that the media report highlights a serious human rights violation concerning the victims.
- The Shelter Home authorities are responsible for providing proper care to the inmates as their lawful custodians.
- Notice to Bihar Government:
- The NHRC issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Bihar, requesting a detailed report within two weeks.
- The report should include the victims' health status and information on whether any compensation has been provided to the victims or their families.
- The Chief Secretary is also asked to inform the NHRC about the steps taken or proposed to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
- Unhygienic Conditions at the Shelter Home:
- A media report highlighted that, during an inspection, authorities found unhygienic conditions at the Shelter Home.
- The report also mentioned that proper hygiene was not being maintained during food preparation at the Shelter.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- About:
- It ensures the protection of rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals.
- Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international covenants enforceable by Indian courts.
- Establishment:
- Established on 12th October 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993.
- Amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, and Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- Established in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted for promoting and protecting human rights.
