The government is committed to ensure good governance and transparency in the allocation of funds for sports organisations. Replying to supplementaries during question hour in the Lok Sabha today, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said his ministry will bring a Bill for setting up of National Sports Development Fund and sought cooperation of all members.In his reply to the main question, the Minister said, the government has also decided to identify top medal prospects for Olympics 2016 and Olympics 2020. He said, a Committee of renowned experts will identify the athletes and another Committee will scrutinize and finalize their programmes and monitor their performance. He said the selected athletes will be provided continued assistance for their intense preparations for Olympics 2016 and 2020 subject to performance.The Sports Minister said, it is the endeavour of the Ministry and Sports Authority of India to maximize medal prospects of the country in mega sports events including Rio Olympics 2016. He said the government has also decided to set up national level Sports Academies for major games in different parts of the country to mainstream sports, preferably through the PPP route.
News On AIR | July 22, 2014 2:00 PM
Govt for good governance, transparency in allocation of funds for sports orgs