Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has outlined an ambitious vision to elevate India's position in the global sports arena. Speaking about the government's long-term strategy, Mandaviya revealed plans to bring Indian sports to the 10th position globally by 2036 and to secure a place in the top five by 2047.

"To encourage sports in India further, in 2036, to bring sports (of India) to 10th position and in 2047, to bring India to the top 5 in the sports sector," Mandaviya told reporters