State departments

National Sports Governance Act: As India sets its sights on becoming one of the top 10 sporting nations by 2036, the government has outlined a bold plan to transform the country’s sports ecosystem. In a significant move to professionalise sports administration, the Department of Sports has taken steps to strengthen the administrative framework that will be pivotal in realising this ambitious goal.

To achieve this vision, the Department of Sports established a Task Force on Capacity Building for Sports Administrators, chaired by Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra.

The Task Force recently submitted its detailed report, emphasising the need for professional, accountable, and forward-looking sports administrators to bring about a paradigm shift in India’s sporting infrastructure. The report’s recommendations are expected to accelerate India’s rise in global sports.