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PM interacts with Asian Para Games contingent
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PM meets the Asian Para Games contingent: the para-sports framework and Article 41 link GS answers need
PM engages with para-athletes.
Why it matters: general awareness
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent taking part in the Asian Para Games 2026.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026
- The Asian Para Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, held for Asian nations
- Sports is a State subject (Entry 33, State List); the Centre supports it through schemes such as Khelo India
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognises 21 categories of disability
- Para-athletes are supported by the Paralympic Committee of India and the Sports Authority of India
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Prelims
- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 replaced the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and expanded recognised disabilities to 21.
- Under the Constitution, 'Sports' is not in the Union List; the Centre promotes it through schemes and bodies like the Sports Authority of India.
- The Asian Para Games are organised for Asian athletes with disabilities and are distinct from the Paralympic Games.
Mains
GS-II/GS-I: Inclusion of persons with disabilities in sport. Issue: para-athletes historically faced low funding, access and visibility gaps -> the RPwD Act 2016, Khelo India para-sports support and targeted cash awards address this -> better medals and social attitudes follow. Way forward: accessible infrastructure, grassroots talent scouting, equal prize money and private sponsorship.
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