In a bid to invite support and cooperation of
the Corporate sector in promoting excellence in sports in active
partnership with Government and National Sports Federations
(NSFs) and to initiate a fruitful dialogue between the Government
and the Industry in the interest of sports promotion a meeting
was held on 7th December 2001 under the Chairmanship of the
Finance Minister Shri Yashwant Sinha with the representatives
of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Though the private
sector is making a useful contribution in promotion of sports
the meeting was held to obtain support of the industry in a
planned manner. It was decided to adopt the following course
of action:
i. There must be a constant dialogue and coordinated efforts
between the Government and Industry in the interest of promotion
of sports.
ii. Scouting talent is of crucial importance for grooming
sports persons who can excel at the international level. Therefore
both the Government and the industry must exchange notes regarding
talent scouting and take follow up action to nurture such
talent.
iii. An action plan should be prepared in respect of the
possible area of cooperation between the Government and the
Industry.
iv. Representatives of Industry Associations and Government
should periodically review the progress made in promoting
sports with the active participation of the Industry associations.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Youth
Affairs and Sports Shri Pon. Radhakirishnan in a written reply
to a question from Shri C.P. Thirunavukkarasu in the Rajya
Sabha.
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