(a) whether the Government proposes to intervene in the functioning
of various sports federations in view of the poor performance of
Indian sports persons in International and National events; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to intervene in the functioning
of various sports federations in view of the poor performance of
Indian sports persons in International and National events; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)
(a) & (b) National Sports Federations are autonomous bodies which are responsible and
accountable for the overall management, regulation, promotion and development of their
concerned discipline. The Government supplements their efforts through financial
assistance for holding national/international sports events in India, training
and participation of Indian sportspersons/teams in international sports events
abroad, engagement of Indian and foreign coaches and procurement of equipment.
The Government does not interfere in their day-to-day activities. However,
federations are grouped under ‘priority’, ‘general’ and ‘others’ category
on the basis of performance in the sport and importance of the sport and
funded in that order in order to encourage better performance.