THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Acknowledgement of one’s merit is an individual’s right, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijay. He was speaking at the ceremony where 195 sports stars were awarded appointment orders for various government jobs.
This government has corrected a custom that accords less than adequate recognition for sports personalitie, who do the State proud. The fact can be seen by comparing sports quota appointments made under UDF and LDF governments respectively.
110 sports persons were inducted into govt service during UDF tenure, while the tally has climbed to 440 under the present government. UDF govt had announced PSU jobs for 83 team members, who won Silver and Bronze at National Games. However, nothing came out of it. This govt will now appoint all 83 into LDC vacancies across govt departments.
The talents of sports stars inducted into service shall be tapped. The dedication displayed in sports feats should reflect in jobs on hand too. One’s service should be that of competency and goodness, Chief Minister advised.
