Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between lndian Army & PCI

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed between lndian Army and Paralympic Committee of lndia on 27.09.2022 at Jaisalmer house, New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Brigadier Dinesh Sharma, Mission Olympic Cell - lndian Army and Shri Gursharan Singh, Secretary General PCI in the presence of Lt. General Ravin Khosla - Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Padma Shree, Khel Ratna Dr Deepa Malik, President PCl, Sh. Shri S.K.G. Rahate, Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Shri Bangararaju, Deputy Secretary, Sports Department, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and many other dignitaries.

The MoU will immensely help in taking the Paralympic Movement to greater heights for the name and glory of our Nation. As per the terms of the MoU, the engagement of specially abled soldiers in Paralympic Sports will inspire and motivate the other fellow soldiers too in their confidence building as they would also have a backup rehabilitation setup in case they get injured / disabled in war or day to day national duties. Signing of this MoU will help in the growth of Paralympic Movement in the country besides development of infrastructure for the Para Sports and also train the Para Sportsperson to achieve excellence and produce Medal winners for the country at the National and international Level in Paralympic Sports.