Archive · 23 Jul 2025
New Sports Governance Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha
Imagine a new set of rules for how sports in India are run.
This new bill, called the National Sports Governance Bill, wants to make things fairer and more organized.
It sets limits on how long people can be leaders in sports organizations.
There's also a special board, the NSB, that watches over all the sports groups.
The new bill also creates a special court to settle any arguments about sports.
Also, if you want to know about a sports organization, you have the right to get information.
These changes aim to make sports in India better for everyone.
The National Sports Governance Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to standardize sports administration.
The bill sets age and tenure limits for sports body officials.
A National Sports Board (NSB) will have authority over National Sports Federations (NSFs).
A National Sports Tribunal will be established to resolve sports-related disputes.
Recognized sports organizations will be covered under the Right to Information Act.
- Who
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
- What
- The National Sports Governance Bill
- When
- Introduced on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Where
- In the Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- To revamp and standardize India's sports administration and ensure autonomy
BCCI Viewpoint
Government Viewpoint
RTI
BCCI Viewpoint
The BCCI may oppose the RTI aspect as it is not reliant on government funds.
Government Viewpoint
Recognized sports organizations will be covered under the Right to Information Act.
- Bill Title
- National Sports Governance Bill
- Introduced by
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
- Age cap for officials
- 70, extendable to 75
- Tenure Limit
- 3 consecutive terms, 12 years max.
- Executive Committee strength
- Capped at 15 members
- RTI Coverage
- Applies to all recognized sports organizations
