(a) whether the Government has issued any guidelines for the selection of coaches/trainers recently and if so, the details thereof; and
(b) the steps taken by the Government to increase the number of coaches/ trainers to infuse more professionalism in the sports sector?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) No, Madam. Selection of coaches under State Government-owned sports promotional schemes is under the purview of concerned state Govt. In respect of Sports Authority of India (SAI), Coaches / Asstt. Coaches are recruited / engaged on regular / contract basis to meet its requirement within the sanctioned strength of the coaching cadre as per provisions contained under Recruitment Rules of SAI.
(b) To infuse more professionalism in sports coaching, provision has been made for lateral entry of Olympic Medalists / Olympians as Coach / Asstt. Coach in SAI. A coaching development framework has been prepared for coach education, equity, inclusiveness and safety in the coaching system, etc. in SAI.
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