Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao with players. ANI
Hyderabad, April 21
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced 2 per cent reservation in state government jobs for sportspersons.
Rao made this announcement after a team of 18 members, who participated in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, met him here this morning.
A senior official of the State government said currently 2 per cent seats in educational institutions were reserved for sportspersons.
“A file pertaining to the 2 per cent reservation for sportspersons in government jobs is with the Chief Minister.
Once he clears it, GO will be issued,” the official told PTI.
Noted badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and players including CWG gold medalist Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Srikanth Kidambi, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and N Sikki Reddy among others met the Chief Minister.
He praised the sportspersons for bringing laurels to the country and state, the release added. PTI
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