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Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports
खेल विभाग / Department of Sports
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Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports
खेल विभाग / Department of Sports
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Director / DS: Shri K.M. Harilal Dir (KM)
Under Secretary: Shri Tarun Pareek US (GOV-1)
About Division:
We are dedicated to advancing the landscape of Indian sports through holistic governance, support, and promotion. Our mandate encompasses a wide spectrum of responsibilities that ensure transparency, inclusivity, and excellence across national sporting disciplines.
Director / DS: Shri Bangararaju Dir (BR)
Under Secretary: Shri Joginder Singh US (GOV-2)
About Division:
We are dedicated to advancing the landscape of Indian sports through holistic governance, support, and promotion. Our mandate encompasses a wide spectrum of responsibilities that ensure transparency, inclusivity, and excellence across national sporting disciplines.
Our Core Functions
• Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF): Overseeing matters related to the ANSF Scheme, ensuring effective financial and administrative support to recognized federations.
• Engagement with Sports Federations: Coordinating with diverse sports bodies including Atya Patya, Badminton, Basketball, Billiards & Snooker, Body Building, Bridge, Carrom, Cricket,
Director / DS: Smt. Meenu Singh Bist Dir. (MSB)
Under Secretary: Shri Kamkhan Singh US (OIR)
About Division:
The Olympic and International Relations Section is responsible for handling matters
pertaining to India’s engagement in international multi-sport events and fostering strategic
international cooperation in the field of sports. The Section serves as the nodal point for
coordinating activities and policies related to the following key areas:
1.Olympic Games 2036:
Coordination of all preparatory and strategic initiatives concerning India’s bid for
hosting the Olympic Games 2036, including inter-ministerial coordination, liaison
with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and engagement with the International
Olympic Committee (IOC).
Director / DS: Smt. Meenu Singh Bist Dir. (MSB)
Under Secretary: Shri Yogesh Kumar US (AB)
About Division:
The Autonomous Bodies Section of the Department of Sports deals with all financial, administrative, and legal matters relating to its autonomous bodies. It provides budgetary support, processes proposals, and ensures compliance with Government rules and regulations. The Section oversees governance, coordination, and policy implementation of these bodies. It also handles Parliament-related matters, audit observations, and legal cases pertaining to the autonomous organizations.
Director / DS: Shri Shubhabrata Karmakar DS (SK)
Under Secretary: Smt. Shantha Sharma US (CDN)
About Division:
Division acts as the strategic coordination centre of this department. Its core work involves dealing with matters related to Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, Monthly Cabinet DO Letters to Cabinet Secretary, References from PMO, Cabinet, NITI other Aayog and Ministries/Departments, LIMBS Portal, SAP (Swachhta Action Plan), eSamiksha Portal, Progress Reports of Budget Announcements of the Department, Perform OCR, matter related to Sectoral Group of Secretaries (SGoS), Thematic Group of Secretaries (TGoS) and other committee meetings not specified elsewhere, Senior Officers/' Meetings...
Director / DS: Sh. Sandeep Kumar Sinha DS (SKS
Under Secretary: Sh. Surender Yadav US (CB)
About Division:
The Capacity Building dealing with the National Sports University (NSU), Manipur as well as Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) and as per the requirement of grant in aid provided to them. At present, the work related to Human Resource Development in Sports (HRDS) Scheme and also Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme are done by the Capacity Building.
Director / DS: Shri Sandeep Rathod Dir (SRR)
Under Secretary: Shri OP Chanchal US (KI)
About Division:
Under Khelo India, we encourage sports across the country by harnessing the cross-cutting influence of sports for holistic development of children and youth, community development, social integration, gender equality, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, national pride, and creation of economic opportunities related to sports development.
Director / DS: Shri Kanwarjeet Singh DS (KS)
Under Secretary: Sh. Raj Kumar Gupta US (WEL)
About Division:
Welfare Section implement and administer schemes that recognize and reward the achievements of sportspersons and
coaches at international levels. The section processes and disburses cash incentives and pensions to eligible athletes in
a timely and transparent manner. Welfare Section also manage the end-to-end coordination of National Sports
Awards, from inviting applications to final approvals and ceremonies including ensuring verification of credentials
and compliance with prescribed guidelines. Through these initiatives, we promote excellence, motivation, and long
term welfare in Indian sports.
Director / DS: Shri K.M. Harilal Dir (KM)
Under Secretary: Smt. Shantha Sharma US (GEN)
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