As India gets only 2 medals this time in Rio Olympics with 118 participants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to set up a task force to create a strategy to help sportspersons prepare for the next three Olympics. The task force would cover infrastructure, training and selection.

PM Modi made the announcement at a Cabinet meeting on Friday, and said that hs government will set up task force in the next few days.

The PM announced that “a task force will be set up to prepare a comprehensive action plan for effective participation of Indian sportspersons in the next three Olympic Games – 2020, 2024 and 2028,” read a statement from government spokesperson.

The announcement comes as a result of backdrop of India’s two medals at the recently concluded Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This reflects the lack of facilities and support for sports persons in the country. The task force may also look into steps to make officials accountable, to address repeated charges of apathy and lack of interest.