Two major sporting events which India is eyeing for 2022 are the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) and Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. Taking this into mind, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has finalized the Annual Calendar of Training & Competitions (ACTCs) for 33 Sports disciplines. The ministry has also earmarked a sum of Rs. 259 crores for the financial year 2022-23 as Assistance to various National Sports Federations (NSFs).
A sum of around Rs. 190 crores out of the total Rs. 259 crores will be spent on supporting athletes. They will be provided with the necessary training, foreign exposure, equipment and support staff for Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur has stated that the Government has taken note of the plans and proposals for training and competitions submitted by NSFs for the year 2022-23, particularly with regard to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, Asian Games 2022 and Para Asian Games 2022, and approved the ACTCs.
Suggestions from 33 National Sports Federations were taken
The government has taken significant steps in making India a multi sporting nation for which all national Sports Federations (NSFs) have worked together. On similar lines, the budget has been decided based on detailed discussions with 33 NSFs on their planned competition and training calendar for the year 2022-23.
The budget has a special focus on the proposals regarding the training and competition requirements of athletes participating in the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) at Birmingham (UK) in August 2022 and the Asian Games at Guangzhou, China in September 2022. To get helpful insights on athletes, the sports ministry is in active consultation with the NSFs. And also carefully considered and approved every proposal made to further enhance the support being given to Indian athletes who are bound for these two prestigious international events.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur also stated that the funds will not be a constraint for the preparations of the athletes and that the Ministry will provide all necessary help and support to the players and NSFs. He also advised the players and teams to fully focus on their training and put in their best performance and make the country proud by winning a maximum number of medals at the forthcoming events.
The funding to NSFs under ACTC for 2022-23 has been done on the basis of revised norms made effective from 1st March 2022. Significant enhancements have been made in various components of the Scheme to cater to the changing requirements of the sport.
Revised Norms
The quantum of assistance for National Championships has increased to Rs 51 lakh for High Priority, Priority and Indian Traditional Sports, and for General category sports, which were earlier known as ‘Others’ to Rs. 30 lakhs, as against Rs. 22 lakhs (uniform earlier for all categories of sports disciplines).
Allowance for General Sports Training Kit (Like tracksuits, T-Shirts, Shorts, Warm-up shoes etc.) has been doubled to Rs. 20,000/- per athlete once a year for the National Campers.
For encouraging the NSFs to host international tournaments in the country, the quantum of assistance has been enhanced to Rs. 1.00 Crore from the earlier Rs.30 lakh.
To attract qualified and top-quality support personnel, remuneration has been enhanced substantially.
Remuneration of Sports Doctors and Doctors has been increased up to Rs 2 lakh/month from the earlier Rs 1 lakh/month and that of Head Physiotherapists and Physiotherapists up to Rs. 2 lakh/month and up to Rs. 1.5 lakh/month respectively from the earlier Rs. 80,000/month.
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