Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Maa Katyayani during Sharadiya Navratri and announced direct recruitment of sportspersons under the 'Padak Lao, Pad Pao' initiative. He contrasted post-2017 improvements, increased security, expanded sports infrastructure from village grounds to Meerut's Major Dhyan Chand Sports University, and highlighted athletes' international successes and monetary awards.
