Khelo India Sports School:
- Union minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launched the Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS) in Shillong as a Khelo India Sports School on 04 January 2021.
In the North-east region, Assam Rifles Public School is the first Sports School announced under Khelo India scheme.
The disciplines finalised for the school are Archery, Athletics and Fencing with a total intake strength of 100 athletes (Boys & Girls in equal ratio) for the first year.
At present, 9 Sports Schools have been approved across the country, out of which 5 are managed by Defence & Para-military forces.