NRAI marked its 75th anniversary in New Delhi in presence of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, unveiling a commemorative logo and launching major initiatives including Shooting League of India momentum, a nationwide grassroots programme to introduce 7,50,000 students to shooting by 2028, and the NRAI Athlete App to digitise athlete management, records and performance tracking.

New Delhi: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) marked a historic milestone as it launched celebrations for its 75th anniversary at a landmark event graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, in the presence of senior dignitaries and athletes. The event also continued to build momentum for the Shooting League of India (SLI), further underlining Indian shooting’s ambitious roadmap for the future.

As part of the celebrations, NRAI unveiled its special 75-year commemorative logo, symbolising seven and a half decades of excellence, discipline, and achievement in Indian shooting.

Moreover, NRAI announced a massive nationwide grassroots initiative aimed at introducing 7,50,000 new school and college students to shooting before the 2028 Olympics through a hands-on ‘10-shot experience’. The programme will be rolled out across multiple states and districts in collaboration with institutions such as Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), universities, school boards, and State Associations.

The initiative is designed to create awareness and participation at the grassroots level, helping identify and inspire the next generation of Indian shooters.