THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a)to(c) The Government has introduced annual recognition procedure
for the National Sports Federations (NSFs) from the year 2010. The NSFs
which complied with the Government guidelines and furnished complete
information/documents sought by the Government have been granted annual
recognition. The details of the National Sports Federations (NSFs) which
were granted recognition by the Government for the year 2011 is given in
the enclosed Annexure. The Government does not deal with the State level
Federations/ Associations.
The following NSFs have not yet been granted recognition for various
reasons such as non-compliance of the Government guidelines, non-submission
of complete documents etc:-
S.No. Name of the Federation
1. Judo Federation of India
2.
Aero Club of India
3.
Bridge Federation of India
4. Board of Control for Cricket in India
5. Korfball Federation of India
6. Indian Polo Association
7. Indian Triathlon Federation of India
8. Mallakhamb Federation of India
9. Federation of Motor Sports Club of India
10. Indian Style Wrestling
Besides, the NSFs in the disciplines of Hockey, Netball, Throwball and
Gymnastic have also not been granted annual recognition due to dispute between
various factions in the management of those Federations.
(d)&(e) Compliance to the guidelines of the Government by the NSFs has been made
mandatory to receive Government recognition and thereby become eligible to receive
financial as well as other forms of assistance from Government of India. No National
Sports Federation has been given annual recognition by the Government which has not
adhered to the Government guidelines.