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• In order to improve India’s performance at Olympics and Paralympics, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) started the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) in 2014. 
• TOPS is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports which is an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes. 
• The Scheme looks to add a premium to the preparations of these athletes so that they can win medals in the Olympics.

Why in News?

• Olympian Archer and World Championship Silver Medallist Atanu Das was re-inducted in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

References:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1923316