Lok Sabha Question No. 122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-02
Subject: Functioning of Various Sports Bodies
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY, KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 122

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2017

## Functioning of Various Sports Bodies

+122. COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY: SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the appointment of political figures and other influential persons in various sports bodies/associations/federations have adversly affected the promotion of sports/ games in the country;
- (b) if so, the remedial measures taken/ being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of any suggestions from various Commissions  /    Committees  /Courts  /  Agencies  for  making  such appointments  from  amongst  the  professionals    having  adequate experience  of  relevant  sports  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government is aware of alleged irregularities  in  the administration/ functioning of various sports bodies/ federations in the country and if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to bring reforms and transparency in the   administration/functioning/selection process in the various sports bodies/ federations particularly in view of the recommendations/guidelines  issued  by  Justice  Lodha  Committee and Supreme Court; and
- (f) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) to (d): Madam, The Government has brought out a National Sports  Development  Code  of  India  2011,  which  lays  down  basic universal principles of good governance for National Sports Federations  (NSFs).  As  per  this  code,  NSFs  have  to  follow  proper democratic  and  healthy  management  practices  which  provide  for greater accountability and transparency at all levels; adopt impartial and transparent selection procedures; adhere to age and duration of tenure limit of office bearers; follow guidelines on Good governance in the  context  of  'Basic  Universal  Principle  of  Good  Governance  of Olympic and Sports Movement'; adopt proper accounting procedures at all levels and produce annual financial statements; comply with the provisions of Right to Information Act; hold the elections as per Model election guidelines issued by the Government, etc. In case of failure by any NSF to adhere to the guidelines issued by the Ministry from time to time, appropriate action against such NSFs are taken by the Ministry which include suspension/de-recognition/non-renewal of annual recognition, etc. Also, whenever a case of any gross irregularity in an NSF  is  brought  to  notice,  action  as  per rules  is  taken  by  the Government.
- (e) & (f) The Government has constituted a Committee consisting of Olympians, international medalists, Sports administrators, Sports Law experts etc to study the existing sports governance frame work in the country, recent developments related to sports governance including the  judgment  of  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  in  the  matter  of  Board  of Control  of  Cricket  in  India,  international  best  practices,  etc.  and  to make  recommendations  on  bringing  out  a  comprehensive  National Sports Development Code across sports disciplines.