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Business Standard
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
National sports governance bill set to be tabled in monsoon session
The much-anticipated National Sports Governance Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon session starting July 21, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Monday. Speaking at a media briefing following the announcement of the 'Youth Spiritual Summit', an anti-drug initiative launching on July 18 in Varanasi, the minister shed light on key developments in Indian sports governance. Mandaviya emphasized the government's intent to move forward with reformative legislation aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in sports administration. 'The bill will be presented in Parliament this session. I'll be sharing further details in the next few days,' he stated. What the Bill Proposes The National Sports Governance Bill aims to bring significant reforms to how sports bodies in India are run. Central to the bill is the establishment of a regulatory board tasked with recognizing National Sports Federations (NSFs) and allocating funding based on their adherence to principles of good governance. The regulatory authority will also ensure that all NSFs comply with ethical, financial, and governance standards. In line with this, the draft also calls for the creation of Ethics Commissions and Dispute Resolution Commissions to promote transparency and resolve conflicts efficiently. Addressing international participation, Minister Mandaviya clarified India's position regarding Pakistani athletes competing in multi-nation tournaments hosted in India. 'We have assured Pakistan that their athletes will be granted visas for upcoming events like the Asia Cup and the Junior Hockey World Cup. It is now up to their government to decide on participation. From our side, there are no restrictions,' he confirmed. He added that India remains committed to ensuring equal treatment for all nations taking part in international competitions on its soil. These developments underline the government's push toward a more structured and transparent sports ecosystem while maintaining an open-door policy for international sporting collaboration.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Varanasi to host spiritual summit for a drug-free India
Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi is set to host Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat from July 18 to 20, aiming to empower the youth and foster a drug-free society, union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced this at a press conference in New Delhi on Monday. The Minister emphasised that the young generation must lead from the front, not only as beneficiaries but as changemakers shaping the country's destiny. However, he cautioned that substance abuse remains one of the gravest threats confronting the youth, trapping them at a pivotal stage of life and posing a challenge to national progress. Addressing the urgent concern, the govt of India, in partnership with NGOs, educational institutions, and spiritual organisations, is launching a holistic, inclusive, and future-oriented anti-drug campaign. As part of the efforts, the three-day summit will be organised along the Ganga ghats, where 500 youth delegates from 100 spiritual organisations will come together to introspect, deliberate, and ideate actionable strategies for eradicating drug addiction. "The summit will pave the way for a massive grassroots movement – Jan Andolan – to identify drug sources, eradicate them at the root, and build a drug-free India," Mandaviya said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Little-Known RMD Strategy Approved by the IRS Undo He announced that at the conclusion of the summit, the historic Kashi Declaration will be unveiled, encapsulating the collective resolve and laying out a national roadmap to achieve a drug-free society. The summit's four plenary sessions will cover: understanding addiction and its impact on youth; dismantling peddler networks and commercial interests; effective campaigning and outreach; and charting a comprehensive commitment toward Nasha Mukt Bharat by 2047. Keynote addresses by experts, moderated panel discussions, and open whiteboard forums will ensure that every delegate contributes to shaping this national on the unwavering spirit of MY Bharat volunteers, who linked every national occasion to the vision of Viksit Bharat through padyatras led by MY Bharat volunteers, the Union minister also announced a special padyatra in Kargil on 26 July to mark Vijay Diwas.
