Achievements and Initiatives of the Department of Sports during 2017
The major achievements of Department of Sports (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) During 2017 are given below:
1. Training Center for Para Athletes:
Sports Minister laid the Foundation Stone at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for
the first ever training center dedicated for Para Athletes on 5th
February, 2017. The center is proposed at an estimated cost of over Rs.
50 crores. It will have the World Class facilities where Para athletes
will be trained for various International Competitions including Asian
Games, Common Wealth Games and Olympic Games. The center will have the
following facilities for Para athletes:
(i) Indoor Hall (64m x 42m) fully AC
(ii) Elite Hostel (100 bedded) fully AC
(iii) VIP Accommodation for Foreign Guest (20 nos) AC.
(iv) Open land for warmup.
2. International Boxing Academy:
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving International
Boxing Association (AIBA), Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and Sports
Authority of India (SAI) was signed on 1st March 2017 in New Delhi to
set up boxing academy at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi and
Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex, Rohtak.
3. High level committee to resolve the grievances and complaints of women sports persons:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a conference on
'Women and Sports in India' in New Delhi on the occasion of
International Women Day on 8th March, 2017 to deliberate upon various
issues for encouraging more and more women to take up sports. A
committee under the chairmanship of AS & FA with representatives
from athletes, an advocate and a senior officer of MYAS and a sports
journalist (all women) has been constituted for this purpose.
4. Successful conduct of 22nd Asian Athletic Championship, 2017:
India conducted successfully 22nd Asian Athletic Championship, 2017from
06 – 09 July, 2017 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. India topped in the medal
tally by winning 29 medals (12 Gold, 5 Silver, 12 Bronze).
5. Grameen Marathon: Ministry
organized the first Grameen Marathon on 6th August for the youth of
rural area in Delhi (Nizampur village) with around 15,000 participants.
It involved boys and girls from rural areas of Delhi and helped spread
the message of sports and physical activity as way of life. Objective of
such sporting events is also to provide a platform to talented
youngsters from rural and tribal regions and to help them grow and
provide us a chance to train them further so that they can represent
India at world stage.
6. Rural Games: The first
edition of Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsavwas organized between
28th August to 3rd September, 2017 in Nizampur village in Delhi. The
Rural Games aimed at popularising the indigenous games like wrestling,
athletics etc. and also had fun games like Matka Race, Tug of War for
senior citizens to add the fun element in the games to convey the
message that every age category needs to take up and practice sports.
7. Launch of Sports Talent Search Portal:
Sports Talent Search Portal was launched to spot the best talent from
among the young population of the country, by the Vice President of
India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu at a function at the Indira Gandhi Stadium
in New Delhi on 28th August, 2017 in the presence of the MoS(I/C) YAS,
Arjuna awardees and thousands of school children. The portal will
provide a transparent platform for talented youth to upload their
achievements. Shortlisted applicants will undergo selection trials and
those who pass the trials will be offered admission to SAI schemes.
8. India Australia Sports Partnership:
During Australian Prime Minister's visit to India, Mr. Malcolm
Turnbull, five Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between Government of
India and Government of Australia were signed on 10th April, 2017 at New
Delhi for developing the relation in the field of sports between both
countries.
Further, India and Australia on 12thApril, 2017
launched sports partnership in Mumbai aimed at increasing cooperation in
sports. The partnership will advance India-Australia cooperation in
four areas- Athlete/Coach training and Development, Sports Science,
Sports Governance & Integrity and Grass-root participation.
9. Empowered Steering Committee (ESC):
The Ministry has approved the constitution of an Empowered Steering
Committee (ESC) based on the recommendations of the Olympic Task Force,
which was constituted in January 2017for preparation of a comprehensive
action plan, including short-term and medium to long-term measures for
effective participation of Indian sportspersons in the next three
Olympic Games to be held in 2020 (Tokyo), 2024 (Paris) and 2028 (Los
Angeles).
10. Financial assistance to Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust:
The Ministry has sanctioned Rs. 5 crore to AbhinavBindra Foundation
Trust (ABFT) to set up a state-of-the-art high-performance facility for
rehabilitation, fitness-training and sports science ("Facility") at the
Centre at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru.
The Facility will be named as the "Sports Authority of India
(SAI)-AbhinavBindra Targeting Performance Centre".
11. Stipend of Rs 50,000 per month to the elite athletes:
On the recommendation of the Olympic Task Force, theMinistry has on
15.9.2017 decided to give stipend of Rs 50,000 per month to all the
athletes selected under Target Olympic Podium Scheme to meet pocket
expenses during their preparation for participation in international
sports events.
12. Revamped Khelo India Programme:
The Union Cabinet has approved the revamped Khelo India programme at a
cost of Rs.1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. This marks a
watershed moment in the history of Indian sports, as the Programme aims
at mainstreaming sport as a tool for individual development, community
development, economic development and national development. The revamped
Khelo India Programme would impact the entire sports ecosystem,
including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification,
coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.
13. National workshop on "Sports for All":
A national workshop on "Sports for All" was organized on 26.9.2017 at
New Delhi with the participation of about 80 representatives from State
Governments, National Sports Federations, Indian Olympic Association,
Department of Sports, Sports Authority of India, National Observers,
etc. One of the key objectives of the workshop was to bring about
convergence among all the stakeholders and create a shared vision in
order to harness the multiple benefits that sports offer. Experts from
Sport England made presentation on community sports and gender equality.
The Head of Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) of the UK made a
presentation on talent identification and development system.
Presentations on community sports were made by Magic Bus and Isha
Foundation (NGOs)
14. Successful conclusion of FIFA U-17 World Cup
The
17th edition of the FIFA Under -17 World Cup was successfully held from
6th to 28 October 2017. First time in history, India hosted such a big
international football competition. The Venues of the competition were
JLN Stadium- New Delhi, PJN Stadium, Fatorda- Goa, Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium- Kochi , Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium- Guwahati,
VivekanandYuva Bharti Krirangan, Salt Lake- Kolkata, DY Patil Stadium-
Navi Mumbai. Twenty Four Teams from across the world participated in the
tournament. The Final Match was played between England and Spain before
a packed YubabharatiKrirangan Stadium, Salt Lake at Kolkata on 28th
October, 2017 in which England were declared FIFA U-17 World Cup
Champions.
15. Mission XI Million
Mission
XI Million is a joint programme, of this Ministry, All India Football
Federation (AIFF) and Federation International de Football Association
(FIFA) to popularise football across the country. The programme targets
to reach 11 Million boys and girls across the country for promotion of
football by 30th September 2017. Government of India has allocated
around Rs. 12.55 crores towards the said programme and an equal amount
will be spent by AIFF/ FIFA. Around 11 Million children have already
been covered under the said programme. The programe covered 11 Million
students, parents, and coaches as part of Mission XI Million Programme
played an important role to popularize football in the country.
16. National Sports University in Manipur:
The
proposal for setting up of National Sports University in Manipur was
formally announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget Speech
(2014-15) on 10 July 2014. NITI Ayog has conveyed in- principle approval
for the project. This new Central Sector Scheme would be implemented in
five years. Tentative cost of the project will be more than Rs.500
crores. The training programe of the proposed Sports University would be
organized under Four Schools: School of Sports Science and Sports
Medicine, School of Sports Management and Technology, School of Sports
Education and School of Interdisciplinary Studies. The Four Schools
would have Thirteen Departments under them.
The Government of
Manipur has provided the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with land
measuring 325.90 acres West Imphal District of Manipur, for the proposed
University on 29.12.2016. Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited
(HSCL), the Project Management Consultant for setting up the proposed
University.
To ensure that the proposed University conforms to the
best international standards and practices, Memorandums of
Understanding (MOUs) with the Universities of Canberra and Victoria have
been signed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in April 2017.
Pending finalization of NSU Bill, National Sports University Society
established under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989, will
function as the university till such time the bill is passed. BPES and
B.Sc. (Sports Coaching) courses will start from the KhumanLampak Sports
Complex which will be the Head Quarters of the National Sports
University Society. The plan is to take initially 60 Students each for
the two courses. It is proposed to appoint one Officer on Special Duty
(OSD) and one Finance Officer for the same apart from 16 Faculty Members
to run the courses.
17. Olympic Task Force (OTF)
An
Olympic Task Force (OTF) was set up in January, 2017 to prepare a
comprehensive Action Plan for effective preparation of Indian
sportspersons in the next three Olympic Games 2020 Tokyo, 2024 &
2028. The Task Force was entrusted with the preparation of an overall
strategy for sports facility, training selection procedure and other
related matters. The OTF has submitted its report in August, 2017.
Members
of the ESC will be Hony. Chairperson (Selection by the Government
through search committee process); IOA representative (President, IOA as
Member and Secretary General, IOA as an alternate Member); 03 eminent
athlete representatives who have retired from active sports, preferably
from 3 sports disciplines having strong medal prospects at Olympic
level, to be selected by the Government from amongst National Observers;
One elite coach from a High Priority sport to be selected by the
Government from amongst the existing Chief Coaches or High Performance
Director on rotational basis; 1 Sports Scientist and 1 Sports Medicine
Director (selection by the Government through search committee process);
One representative from Government and one from the Sports Authority of
India; One High Performance Director (to be appointed by Government
following search committee process); One Chief Executive Officer (to be
appointed by Government following search committee process); The ESC can
co-opt upto two experts at a time on need basis.
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