Last October, the National Sports Governance Bill was placed in the public domain for inviting comments\/suggestions of the general public and the stakeholders as a part of pre-legislative consultation process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking at the inauguration of Khelo Bharat Conclave, Sports Minister Mandaviya said, \"I conducted a series of consultations with National Sports Federations, athletes and coaches. We also engaged with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and various international sports federations. Additionally, we received over 600 public suggestions when the draft was made available online for feedback.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"To ensure a well-rounded approach, I held a detailed three-hour meeting with sports lawyers to understand their perspective because we want to bring good governance in the sports sector of the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There was a query from FIFA. So, I sent a special officer to the headquarters of FIFA. Go and discuss with him. We had a discussion with him. And after that, a sports bill has been prepared, which I will bring it to the parliament in the next session,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"To ensure a well-rounded approach, I held a detailed three-hour meeting with sports lawyers to understand their perspective because we want to bring good governance in the sports sector of the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The bill also proposes to establish measures for the resolution of sports grievances and sports disputes in a unified, equitable and effective manner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n