Sports Ministry has revised guidelines for appointment of Government Observers for various sports disciplines to promote sports in the country. The Government Observers will keep the government informed about fair play in the selection of teams, performance of teams at international level, training of sub-junior and junior level athletes and performance of Indian and foreign coaches. An official release said, they will also study the infrastructural gaps at national coaching camps and provide technical advice to Sports Authority of India. The Government Observers will initially be appointed for high Priority and Priority category sports disciplines. They will not be paid regular salary, but honorarium for their work.