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On 1-7-2025, the Union Cabinet<\/span> approved the National Sports Policy 2025 (\u2018Policy\u2019)<\/span> which will supersede the existing National Sports Policy 2001. This Policy, that has been formulated after extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (\u2018NSFs\u2019)<\/span>, athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders, is aimed at reshaping the country\u2019s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports.<\/p>\n

Key Points of the National Sports Policy 2025<\/h3>\n
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  1. Lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a:\n
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    • global sporting powerhouse;<\/li>\n
    • strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympic Games<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Aims<\/span> to:\n
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      • Strengthen sports programs from the grassroots to elite levels;<\/li>\n
      • Promote the establishment of competitive leagues and competitions, and develop sports infrastructure in both rural and urban areas;<\/li>\n
      • Build world-class systems for training, coaching, and holistic athlete support;<\/li>\n
      • Enhance the capacity and governance of NSFs;<\/li>\n
      • Encourage the adoption of sports science, medicine, and technology to boost athletic performance;<\/li>\n
      • Train and develop sports personnel, including coaches, technical officials, and support staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Calls for integration of sports promotion into the activities, schemes, and programs of all Ministries and Departments to achieve a holistic impact<\/span>.<\/li>\n
      • To serve as a model for States and Union Territories<\/span> to encourage them to revise\/ formulate their own policies in alignment with national objectives.<\/li>\n
      • To be in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020<\/span> by:\n
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        • Integrating sports into school curriculum;<\/li>\n
        • Equipping educators and physical education teachers with specialized training to promote sports education and awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • To also help in Economic Development<\/span> by recognizing the economic potential of sports as it seeks to:\n
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          • Promote sports tourism and attract major international events to India;<\/li>\n
          • Strengthen the sports manufacturing ecosystem, and promote startups and entrepreneurship in the sector;<\/li>\n
          • Encourage private sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (\u2018PPPs\u2019)<\/span>, Corporate Social Responsibility (\u2018CSR\u2019)<\/span> and innovative funding initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Emphasises the role of sports in driving social development<\/span> by:\n
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            • Promoting participation among women, economically weaker sections, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities through focused programs;<\/li>\n
            • Revitalizing and promoting indigenous and traditional games;<\/li>\n
            • Positioning sports as a viable career option by integrating it into education, encouraging volunteering, and facilitating dual-career pathways;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Aims to make sports as National Movement by:\n
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              • Driving mass participation and a culture of fitness through nationwide campaigns and community-based events;<\/li>\n
              • Launching fitness indices for schools, colleges, and workplaces;<\/li>\n
              • Enhance universal access to sports facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • To realize the Strategic Framework<\/span>, the Policy lays down a comprehensive implementation strategy:\n
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                • Establish a robust regulatory framework for sports governance, including legal framework;<\/li>\n
                • Develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage private sector participation through PPPs and CSR;<\/li>\n
                • Leverage emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, for performance tracking, research, and program implementation;<\/li>\n
                • Create a national framework with well-defined benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators, and time-bound targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  National Sports Policy<\/span> 2025 visions India in becoming a leading sports nation globally by creating healthier, engaged, and empowered citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67515,"featured_media":352271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,13],"tags":[39425,84639,84640,79945,84637,84638,84641,34410,37390],"class_list":["post-352258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legislationupdates","category-statutes","tag-economic-development","tag-holistic-development","tag-international-sports","tag-national-sports-federations","tag-national-sports-policy-2025","tag-nsp-2025","tag-social-development","tag-sports","tag-union-cabinet"],"yoast_head":"\nCabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025 | SCC Times<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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