Question

Explain the sports policy of the Government of India.

Answer 1

1. India is a home to a diverse population playing and showing their talent in a variety of different sports. Every nation needs a well-knit sports policy,
2. In 2001, the Government of India announced its sports policy. The main objective of this policy are:
   (a) To take sports to all parts of India.
   (b) To help the players to develop special skills.
   (c) To build supportive and fundamental sports facilities.
   (d) To help National Sports Federation of India and associated institutions to search for sports talent.
   (e) To initiate co-operation from industries, corporate and private institutions for the cause of sports,
   (f)To create awareness of the importance of sports and interest in sports among people.
3. In 2011, Indian government announced a novel scheme for sports named as 'Come and Play'.
4. Sports Authority of India gave permission to use five sports complexes in Delhi to local youths.
5. They were also provided an opportunity to train under Sports Authority of India (SAT) coaches.
6. The National Sports University was founded at Manipur in 2018. This university offer different courses from Bachelor and Masters to M.Phil. and Ph.D. Apart from this, sport university also offer courses in sports, education, sports management, sports psychology, coaching etc. Research in sports is also encouraged in the sports university.