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July 15, 2025
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed that the much-anticipated National Sports Governance Bill will be tabled in Parliament during the upcoming monsoon session, set to begin on July 21. The minister made the announcement while speaking at an event organized to unveil new initiatives by the Department of Youth Affairs focused on combating drug abuse.
Mandaviya stated, “The bill will be introduced in Parliament during the upcoming session. I will share further details in the next couple of days.”
Designed to enhance transparency and accountability in Indian sports administration, the proposed bill seeks to establish a central regulatory board. This body will oversee the recognition and funding of National Sports Federations (NSFs), ensuring they comply with best practices in governance, finance, and ethics.
The draft legislation also outlines the formation of independent Ethics Commissions and Dispute Resolution Commissions to safeguard the integrity and transparency of sports governance in the country.
However, the bill has faced resistance, particularly from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which contends that the formation of such a regulatory board may infringe upon its authority as the apex body managing NSFs.
In a parallel initiative, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host a three-day Chintan Shivir in Varanasi from July 18 to 20, focusing on the issue of substance abuse among the youth. Titled ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’, the conclave aims to chart a roadmap toward a drug-free India by 2047.
The event will begin with participant registration on July 18, and the main sessions will commence on July 19 at the Rudraksh Convention Centre. Around 500 delegates are expected to attend, with five representatives each from 100 spiritual and social organisations.
The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Culture, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), and various youth groups will be actively involved in the event.
The Kashi Declaration, a national action plan to address drug addiction, will be released at the conclusion of the conclave, summarizing the key discussions and outcomes from the sessions.
Source: PTI