Ministry asks federations to provide five-year roadmap

The Sports Ministry has asked the National Sports Federations to prepare a five-year development plan and announce three good governance initiatives.

- Avishek Roy

These are part of a series of measures the Sports Ministry discussed with federations and other stakeholders during the one-day Khelo Bharat Conclave here on Thursday.

The Sports Ministry also plans to set up task forces to develop homegrown coaches and administrators. With an eye on India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics and improving the country's performance at the mega event, the government is looking to reshape India’s sporting landscape.

The National Sports Governance Bill is being tabled in Parliament during the upcoming monsoon session to usher in reforms in sports governance. The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo Bharat Niti (National Sports Policy) — a strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender at international sporting events.