Lok Sabha Question No. 883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Task Force for Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH, SANJAY JAISWAL, P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.883

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2017

Task Force for Olympics

883.  SHRI M.B. RAJESH: DR. SANJAY JAISWAL: SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  Task  Force  to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the next three Olympic Games and if so, the details thereof along with the composition and the terms of reference of the task force;
- (b) whether the Task Force has submitted its recommendations  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto and if not, the time by which the recommendations are likely to be submitted;
- (c)
- the estimated cost to be incurred on the Task Force; and
- (d) whether State Governments and various sports bodies are to be consulted in the process and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam.  The Government has constituted the Olympic Task  Force  for  preparing  action  plan  for  next  three  Olympic

Games 2020, 2024 and 2028.  The members of the Committee are as follows :-

- 1.
- Shri Pulella Gopichand, Olympian & Coach
2. Shri Abhinav Bindra, Olympian & Gold Medalist
3. Shri Rajesh Kalra, Chief Editor, Times Group Online
4. Shri Om Pathak, School Sports Promotion Foundation
- 5.
- Shri Viren Rasquinha, CEO - Olympic Gold Quest
- 6.
- Shri S. Baldev Singh, Hockey Coach
7. Prof. G.L. Khanna, Professor & Dean (Exercise & Physiology), Faculty of Applied Sciences, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad
8. Shri Sandeep Pradhan, Director General, Sports Authority of Gujarat (Member Convenor)

The Terms of Reference of the Task Force are:-

- a) To suggest a comprehensive action plan including shortterm, medium-term and long-term measures for effective participation  of  Indian  sportspersons  in  the  next  three Olympic Games to be held in 2020, 2024 and 2028.
- b) To suggest effective methods to identify core probable/medal prospects for 2020 Olympics, their coaches and support staff.
- c) To  suggest  effective  talent  identification  system  for 2024 and 2028 Olympics.
- d) To  identify  components  of  world  class  support  system for elite sportspersons and lay down the pathways.
- e) To suggest ways to achieve synergy in the efforts of key stakeholders  within  Government  of  India  and  across State Governments, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, NGOs etc.
- f) To suggest ways to significantly improve the standards of coaching and sports scientist within the country.
- g) To suggest ways to create and upgrade sports infrastructure necessary to train top-level athletes.
- h) To  make  suggestions  regarding  foreign  training  and exposure of top-level athletes.
- i) To make recommendations on any other matters referred to the Task Force by the Government of India.

(b) The  Task  Force  has  submitted  its  interim  report  to  the Government and the same is under examination.

- (c) The Olympic Task Force for Olympics is  required to  carry out activities over a considerable period of time and, therefore, at  this  stage,  it  is  not  possible  to  estimate  the  cost  to  be incurred for the Task Force.
- (d) They have held consultations with all stakeholders including  Sports  Bodies  and  State  Government  officials,  as  per Terms of Reference.

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