“Early catch and proper nurture, makes a medals winning culture” could be the adage adopted by India as it has started to make its mark in international competitions across various games and sports. To support sports saplings – 90 Extension Centres of STC (Sports Authority of India Training Centre), including 60 Khelo India Centres, and 10 Regular Schools which are part of the National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC), are operational under Sports Authority of India. Most of the Extension Centres are operational in schools across the country. Further, under the “State Level Khelo India Centre” vertical of the Khelo India scheme, 04 Kendriya Vidyalayas with residential facilities are operational as Sports Schools since October 2019. Under this vertical ₹1,50,000 per athlete per annum are provided towards expenses of onboarding, lodging, education, training, competition exposure, medical by the Government of India.
In the past few decades, the country has seen exponential growth in sports. As it has pulled its socks by way of providing sports infrastructure at the grassroots level to help athletes to become professional, results have started to show by providing the world with a glimpse of the multisports nation. Further, Sports and Physical education are also responsible for healthy individuals. Now, as per the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), Health and Physical Education is a compulsory subject up to Xth Class, and an optional subject at Higher Secondary Stage. Educating school students about physical education prepares them to deal with the basic nuance of the Human body and further develop a sense of responsibility towards their health. Fit India Movement works with the vision that a healthy individual is far more productive for the nation.
National Sports University, established in Manipur, is a first of its kind university that aims to provide athletes and individuals to nurture into world-class athletes. The university will uplift education in the areas of Sports Sciences, Sports Technology, Sports Coaching, besides functioning as the national training centre for selected sports disciplines. The National Sports University will cater to students and sportspersons from all States and UTs. Financially supporting these efforts is also one of the main pillars behind successful infrastructure. On the similar lines, The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has released a total fund of Rs.87.65 Cr to date including Rs.5.49 Cr during the current Financial Year 2021-22 for establishing/construction of the main campus and for the functioning of the temporary campus of the National Sports University, Manipur. Such efforts at the university level will further push the Indian sports ecosystem to the next level.
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