India Govt formed Cimmittee to improve National Sports Development Code (2017)
On January 2, 2017, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Vijay Goel, announced the formation of a committee led by the Secretary of Sports. This committee aims to enhance the National Sports Development Code and the effectiveness of Sports Federations, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders, with a report due within one month.
In the wake of the IOA episode, the Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel, has decided to constitute a Committee headed by the Secretary (Sports) to suggest improvements in the National Sports Development Code and functioning of Sports Federations, etc. The committee will give its report within one month.
In the recent past, the Ministry has already held meetings with the various stakeholders, such as the National Sports Federations, Sports Ministers and Secretaries from different States, Olympians, Arjun Awardees, Dronacharya Awardees, NGOs, field officers of the Sports Authority of India, etc., on issues of good governance and transparency.
The new Committee will suggest improvements in the present National Sports Development Code on the basis of suggestions and feedback given in these meetings and submit a report within a month so that Sports Bodies work as per the public expectations for the promotion of sports in the country.
