Hemant Soren launches sports scheme for Maoist-hit areas.

Why in news?

• In a move to curb Left Wing Extremism, the Jharkhand government recently launched the Sports Action toward Harnessing Aspiration of Youth (SAHAY) scheme aimed at nurturing young sporting talents in Maoist-hit districts.

About SAHAY Scheme

• The scheme, which was launched in Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, Khunti, Gumla and Simdega districts, will be replicated in other districts as well.
• According to the scheme, boys and girls in the 14-19 age group from villages to ward level will be registered under the scheme, and given opportunities to display their skills in basketball, volleyball, hockey and athletics.
• They will be encouraged with incentives such as cash prize as well as money for kits.
• The chief minister said a Sports Nursery will be set up in the affected areas to nurture talented youngsters.