MP Revives Pittu: Traditional Street Sport
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhya Pradesh government adds Pittu to the sports calendar for 2024-25. |
| Aim | Revive Pittu, a traditional Indian game linked to Lord Krishna. |
| Game Structure | Played on a 26m x 14m field with two teams of six players each. |
| Game Rules | Knock over and reassemble a stack of seven tiles in two 10-minute halves. |
| Origin | Believed to have originated in the southern Indian subcontinent. |
| Significance | Connects students with Madhya Pradesh's heritage and Lord Krishna's life. |
| Recent Attention | Mentioned by the Prime Minister in Mann ki Baat (January 2021). |
| Demonstrations | Showcased during National Games and Lagori World Cup (2015-16). |