Government approves continuation of scheme for Assistance to National Sports Federations

February 3, 2022 8:05 AM

Government approves continuation of scheme for Assistance to National Sports Federations

The government has approved continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of one thousand 575 crore rupees for 15th Finance Commission Cycle 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations is the flagship Central Sector Scheme and the main source of funding for the preparation of national teams for all major national and international competitions. These include the Olympic Games, Para-Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and ...

Govt open to relaxation of VIP clause in National Sports Code

October 11, 2019 7:44 PM

Govt open to relaxation of VIP clause in National Sports Code

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government is very much open to relaxing the clause in the proposed National Sports Code which bars Ministers, MPs and MLAs to be part of sports administration in the country.  He made the comments in New Delhi today ahead of his first-ever formal meeting with officials of National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA).  Mr Rijiju said a Sports Code which is acceptable to all will be put in place by the government. He said ...