
Haryana's Reward Policies for Sportspersons: Fair Play or Political Hurdle?
Published on: Aug. 27, 2025, 8:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In Haryana, Minister Gaurav Gautam addressed allegations of discrimination in distributing cash prizes and jobs to winning athletes. He presented data showing significant financial rewards and job offers since 2014. However, Congress members criticized the discontinuation of the 'Padak Lao, Pad Pao' policy, highlighting political tension in sports rewards.