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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Eye On 2036 Olympics… Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy
New Delhi: In a landmark decision aimed at transforming India's sports ecosystem, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025. The comprehensive policy is set to replace the outdated 2001 framework and pave the way for a new era of sporting excellence, inclusivity, and economic opportunity. The NSP 2025 aims to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse, targeting significant international achievements, including the 2036 Olympic Games The creation of NSP 2025 involved extensive nationwide consultations with various ministries, state governments, NITI Aayog, National Sports Federations, athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025, says it will establish India as
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country's sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy of 2001 and outlines a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympic Games. After the Cabinet nod, the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandviya posted on X, 'This landmark policy outlines a strategic roadmap to promote sports culture at the grassroots, enhance infrastructure, support athlete development, and establish India as a formidable force in global sports.' The NSP 2025 is the outcome of extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders. The policy is anchored on five key pillars. The pillar of excellence on the Global Stage aims to strengthen sports programs from the grassroots to elite levels, including mechanisms for early identification and nurturing of talent. Promote the establishment of competitive leagues and competitions, and develop sports infrastructure in both rural and urban areas. It aims to build world-class systems for training, coaching, and holistic athlete support and enhance the capacity and governance of National Sports Federations. Encourage the adoption of sports science, sports science, medicine, and technology to boost athletic performance. Train and develop sports personnel, including coaches, technical officials, and support staff. The NSP 2025 recognises the economic potential of sports and seeks to promote sports tourism and attract major international events to India. It aims to strengthen the sports manufacturing ecosystem and promote startups and entrepreneurship in the sector. Encourage private sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and innovative funding initiatives. The policy emphasises the role of sports in driving social inclusion by Promoting participation among women, economically weaker sections, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities through focused programs. Revitalising and promoting indigenous and traditional games. The policy positions sports as a viable career option by integrating it into education, encouraging volunteering, and facilitating dual-career pathways. The policy aims to engage the Indian diaspora through sports. To make sports a national movement, the policy aims to drive mass participation and a culture of fitness through nationwide campaigns and community-based events. Among its other objectives include launching fitness indices for schools, colleges, and workplaces and enhancing universal access to sports facilities. In alignment with the National Education Policy 2020, the NSP 2025 proposes to: Integrate sports into school curricula. Equip educators and physical education teachers with specialised training to promote sports education and awareness. To realise its objectives, the NSP 2025 lays down a comprehensive implementation strategy encompassing: Governance: Establish a robust regulatory framework for sports governance, including a legal framework. It aims to develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage private sector participation through PPPs and CSR. The policy aums to leverage emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, for performance tracking, research, and program implementation. The NSP 2025 aims to create a national framework with well-defined benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and time-bound targets. Model Policy for States: The NSP 2025 will serve as a model for States and Union Territories, encouraging them to revise or formulate their own policies in alignment with national objectives. The policy calls for a whole-of-government approach to integration of sports promotion into the activities, schemes, and programs of all Ministries and Departments to achieve a holistic impact.(ANI)
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025
The Union Cabinet today approved the the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the countrys sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001, and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympic Games. The NSP 2025 is the outcome of extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders. The policy is anchored on five key pillars: Excellence on the Global Stage, Sports for Economic Development, Sports for Social Development, Sports as a Peoples Movement and Integration with Education (NEP 2020).
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
India Launches National Sports Policy 2025 With Eye On 2036 Olympic Games
The National Sports Policy 2025 aims to transform India's sports ecosystem, for the 2036 Olympics and focusing on excellence and development. In a landmark decision aimed at transforming India's sports ecosystem, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025. The comprehensive policy is set to replace the outdated 2001 framework and pave the way for a new era of sporting excellence, inclusivity, and economic opportunity. The NSP 2025 aims to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse, targeting significant international achievements, including the 2036 Olympic Games. The creation of NSP 2025 involved extensive nationwide consultations with various ministries, state governments, NITI Aayog, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders. The NSP 2025 is the outcome of extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders. What Are Five Key Pillars Of National Sports Policy? Excellence on the Global Stage Strengthen sports programs from the grassroots to elite levels, including mechanisms for early identification and nurturing of talent. Promote the establishment of competitive leagues and competitions, and develop sports infrastructure in both rural and urban areas. Build world-class systems for training, coaching, and holistic athlete the capacity and governance of National Sports Federations. Encourage the adoption of sports science, sports science, medicine, and technology to boost athletic performance. Promoting participation among women, economically weaker sections, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities through focused programs. Revitalising and promoting indigenous and traditional games. Positioning sports as a viable career option by integrating it into education, encouraging volunteering, and facilitating dual-career pathways. Engaging the Indian diaspora through sports. Drive mass participation and a culture of fitness through nationwide campaigns and community-based events. Launch fitness indices for schools, colleges, and workplaces etc. Enhance universal access to sports facilities. Integration with Education (NEP 2020) Integrate sports into school curricula. Equip educators and physical education teachers with specialised training to promote sports education and awareness. Strategic Framework Governance: Establish a robust regulatory framework for sports governance, including legal framework. Private Sector Funding & support: Develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage private sector participation through PPPs and CSR. Technology & Innovation: Leverage emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, for performance tracking, research, and program implementation. National Monitoring Framework: Create a national framework with well-defined benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and time-bound targets. Model Policy for States: The NSP 2025 will serve as a model for States and Union Territories, encouraging them to revise or formulate their own policies in alignment with national objectives. Whole-of-Government Approach: The policy calls for integration of sports promotion into the activities, schemes, and programs of all Ministries and Departments to achieve a holistic impact. The National Sports Policy 2025 aims to 'set India on a transformative path toward becoming a leading sporting nation globally, while creating healthier, more engaged, and empowered citizens". About the Author Ritayan Basu Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, More
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025
Union Cabinet on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) approved the National Sports Policy 2025. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this during a press conference in New Delhi. National Sports Policy is a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country's sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy 2001 and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse. National Sports Policy also makes India a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events including hosting the 2036 Olympic Games. The NSP 2025 is the outcome of extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders. The policy is anchored on five key pillars viz. Excellence on the Global Stage, Sports for Economic Development, Sports for Social Development, Sports as a People's Movement and Integration with Education (NEP 2020). National Sports Policy 2025 sets India on a transformative path toward becoming a leading sporting nation globally, while creating healthier, more engaged, and empowered citizens.
