Inauguration Ceremony of the Saansad Khel Mahakumbh-2024 was held at the Balasore, Odisha at Permit Field on 20.2.2024. The event was held in a very colourful and elaborate function. Chief Guest of the function was Professor Damyanti Beshra a Padmashri Awardee, Hon’ble Union Minister of Sports Shri Anurag Thakur virtually inaugurated the Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2024 Balasore at 11.35 a.m. Hon’ble Member of Parliament Balasore Shri Pratap Chandra Saarangi was the President the Inaugural function. A grand cultural programme was prepared and displayed by the students of Balasore on the occasion.

All these activities are being held under the identification/Selection /Participation of the college students, Men Women, physically & visually challenged persons from & within the Balasore Parliamentary Constituency by the REC foundation CSR arm of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC ltd). Saansad Khel Mahakumbh are being organized by the SERI, simultaneously at the 11 Blocks. Cricket, football, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Tug of war, Athletics, Mini Marathon are attracting huge participation at the Games. After the formal inauguration of the Khel Mahakubh at Permit Field at Balasore all games started at the Block Level from 21 Feb. 2024.

These games are organized in two phases. In the first phase all the games were held at all the 11 Blocks of the Parliamentary Constituency of Balasore. In the second phase which is being organized at the Permit Field at Balasore which would feature all the Winners of the Blocks are competing at the District Level. All the participants were provided with sports equipment, kits, T.Shirts etc. All the participants also enjoyed/enjoying refreshments and lunch on all match/event days.

Approx. 37,000 players in four categories Men, Women, Senior, Junior of the following Blocks took active part in all the events of the Khel Mahakumbh. All the Blocks are 1. OUPDA 2. SADR 3.REMUNA 4.BASTA 5.BALIPAL6. JALESHAR 7. BHOGRI 8. NILGIRI 9. BADSHAHI 10. BETNATY 11. BAHANAGAD. Hon’ble Member of Parliament Balasore Shri Pratap Chandra Saarangiji attended games on daily basis at Block Level, which prompted were active and enthusiast participation from each Block and great success of the Saansad Khel Mahakumbh. wildlife.

Impact on Community: The transformation of the ponds under the Amrit Sarovar Yojna has had a profound impact on the socio-economic fabric of Vasad village. Firstly, the improved water quality has benefited local agriculture, providing irrigation for crops and sustaining livestock. This has led to increased agricultural productivity and enhanced food security for the community.