Chouhan made the announcement while dedicating newly- constructed 10-meter and 25-meter shooting ranges at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was also present on the occasion.
"Players of our state have talent and ability. They can perform miracles if provided with necessary facilities. Sportspersons who win medals at international competitions will be taken in the government service directly," Chouhan said.
He also announced government jobs for the winners of Eklavya Award, given by the state government to young sportspersons.
During the sports awards distribution function yesterday, Chief Minister had felicitated Rio Para Olympic medallist Deepa Malik with a cash award of Rs 40 lakh, Devendra Jhanjharia with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh, Mariappan Thangavelu with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh, Varun Singh Bhati with a cash award of Rs 25 lakh and Olympic bronze medal winner Sakshi Malik with a cash award of Rs 25 lakh.