11 research outputs found
How prepared are young, rural women in India to address their sexual and reproductive health needs? a cross-sectional assessment of youth in Jharkhand
An Evaluation Study of NSS in India 2008-09
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has initiated this study to review the National Service Scheme at the National level. The study reviewed four aspects of the scheme: nature and spread of activities, its impact and sustainability; administrative and financial mechanism; training and motivational aspects. The input from this study is to inform further changes to rejuvenate and strengthen the National Service Scheme in India.National service scheme, NSS, impact, youth, sports, sustainability, India
Draft of the Proposed National Sports Legislation
A bill to provide for development of sports in India, coordination of national teams for participation in international events, fair and transparent functioning of autonomous sports bodies and welfare measures for sportspersons, promote ethical practices in sports (including elimination of doping practices, fraud of age and sexual harassment of women in sports), to constitute and to establish a Sports Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to hear appeals and adjudicate disputes relating to sports and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. [http://yas.nic.in/writereaddata/mainlinkFile/File921.pdf]. Send comments to [email protected] LEGISLATION, sports bodies, sexual harassment, women in sports, age, Sports Dispute Settlement, United Nations, Parliament, India, international athletic competition, development of skills, Olympic Committee, sportsperson, Olympic Games, Anti-Doping Agency,
Comprehensive Sports Policy 2007
The Policy aims at building on previous sports policies with a view to accomplishing the unfinished agenda and addressing the emerging challenges of India in the 21st century, most particularly the national goal of emerging as a global, yet inclusive, economic power in the near future. It aims at making the framework for sports in India more effective and inclusive with the full ownership and involvement of all stakeholders. The participant/athlete shall occupy center-stage in the Comprehensive National Sports Policy, with all other stakeholders playing a promotional, supportive and convergent role. The Policy has three broad objectives: Sports for all, Excellence in sports and Contingent Constitutional, Legal and Institutional measures to operationalize the Policy. [Policy has been put on the website of the Ministry with the purpose of inviting comments and suggestions from the general public and other interested groups. The last date for receiving the suggestions and comments is August 25, 2007].sports, youth, national, policy, athlete