All India Council of Sports: Purpose - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Which of the following statements are true about All India Council of Sports ?
1. It will be an advisory body to deliberate on matters relating to the promotion and development of sports in the country.
2. Increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir is one of the aim of All India Council of Sports. - Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
The council will have the aims and objectives of popularizing sports amongst the youth as a way of life, increasing outreach of sports to rural and tribal areas, areas affected by left wing extremism, North East and Jammu & Kashmir, implementation of policies for promotion of sports and games in the country, matters relating to promotion of inclusiveness in sports with special focus on women, differently-abled, tribals etc, preventing drug abuse in sports, fraud in age and sexual harassment of women in sports, among others. It will also try to bring professionalism, transparency and good governance in the functioning of national sports federations. It will deal with issues arising out of match fixing and other malpractices in competitive sports.
