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Raksha Khadse Praises Project Amarjeet: 5 Lakh Pellets Distributed to Shooters on Mother's Day

Union Minister Raksha Khadse praised Project Amarjeet for distributing five lakh pellets to shooters on Mother's Day. Olympic medalist Gagan Narang and former shooter Annu Raj Singh each contributed 500 tins of pellets. The initiative honors Narang's mother Amarjeet and supports shooters with free training resources. The pellets were supplied at cost price by charity partner Charrey.in.

Key Points: Project Amarjeet: 5 Lakh Pellets for Shooters on Mother's Day

  • 5 lakh pellets distributed to shooters on Mother's Day
  • Initiative by Gagan Narang and Annu Raj Singh
  • Union Minister Raksha Khadse praises the project
  • Project named after Narang's mother Amarjeet
  • Pellets supplied at cost price by Charrey.in
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Raksha Khadse hails Project Amarjeet as Gagan Narang, Annu Raj Singh distribute five lakh pellets to shooters on Mother's Day

Union Minister Raksha Khadse hails Project Amarjeet as Gagan Narang and Annu Raj Singh distribute 5 lakh pellets to support Indian shooters on Mother's Day.

"Five lakh pellets. Five lakh shots that would not have happened otherwise. This is us doing the same in her name. - Gagan Narang"

New Delhi, May 10

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse praised Project Amarjeet's latest initiative on Mother's Day as Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang and former shooter Annu Raj Singh announced the distribution of five lakh pellets to shooters and shooting ranges across India.

The initiative, unveiled on Sunday, will see 1,000 tins of pellets distributed to athletes and academies in need of training support. Narang and Annu Raj Singh have personally contributed 500 tins each, with every tin containing 500 pellets.

Sharing a video message on Instagram, Khadse lauded the initiative and highlighted the role mothers play in shaping athletes' careers.

"In our lives, a mother plays a very important role. And a mother stands by every player to help them move forward. Keeping this in mind, on this Mother's Day, our country's sports star, Gagan Narang ji, has started Project Amarjeet, through which many players in our country will be given free training through this mission. They will also get a chance to play for their country. I wish them all the best for this project," Khadse said.

Project Amarjeet is an initiative dedicated to mothers who supported their children's sporting dreams, often making sacrifices behind the scenes, according to a press release.

Speaking about the campaign, the co-founder of the Project Amarjeet, Narang, said, "My mother's name was Amarjeet. She woke up before I did every morning. She packed my bag. She drove me to the range and waited without complaint. She never asked what she would get in return. She just showed up. Five lakh pellets. Five lakh shots that would not have happened otherwise. This is us doing the same in her name, and in the name of every mother who showed up for a child who loved this sport."

The other co-founder, Annu Raj Singh, added, "A shortage of pellets should never be the reason a young shooter cannot train today. Talent is everywhere in this country. What is not everywhere is access. Five lakh pellets going to the people who need them most, that is, access. That is what Project Amarjeet is about."

The pellets have been supplied by Charrey.in, Project Amarjeet's first charity partner, at cost price to maximise outreach for aspiring shooters across the country.

- ANI

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Michael C
As someone who follows Indian sports from abroad, I'm impressed by the grassroots initiatives here. The pellet shortage is a real issue that tiny donors often overlook. Five lakh pellets = five lakh opportunities! Great to see Charrey.in supporting this at cost price. This is how we build Olympic champions—one pellet at a time.
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Sneha F
While this is a nice gesture, I hope the government also focuses on building more shooting ranges in rural areas. Distribution is good, but infrastructure is the real need. Still, Gagan Narang is doing more for Indian shooting than most officials. 🙏 Proud of him and Annu Raj Singh!
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Arun Y
Amazing initiative! But we also need transparency in how these pellets reach actual athletes, not just academies with connections. Hope Project Amarjeet publishes a list of beneficiaries so we know the support reaches the right hands. Otherwise, great work by all involved. Shooter from rural UP would benefit immensely!
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David E
Just beautiful. The video message from Raksha Khadse was so sincere. This is the kind of public-private partnership India needs. Mothers are the unsung heroes of every sportsperson. 🏅 Gagan Narang's words about his mother nearly brought tears to my eyes. This is how we create a sporting culture in India.
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Priyanka N
As a mother of a young shooter, this touches my heart deeply. We spend so much on pellets that sometimes we have to skip other essentials. If even 100 kids can train regularly because of this, it'll be a game-changer. Thank you, Gagan

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