Day: December 21, 2018

NITI Aayog to release SDG India Index: Baseline Report 2018

open view web desk The SDG India Index: Baseline Report 2018 shall be released by the NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar, NITI Aayog, CEO Shri Amitabh Kant and UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Yuri Afanasievat NITI Aayog tomorrow on Friday, December 21. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which […]

Utilisation of Youth Potential

open view web desk India is among the nations in the World having relatively larger youth population, with about 65% of population under 35 years of age.  The youth in the age group of 15-29 years comprise 27.5% of the population. National Youth Policy, 2014 (NYP-2014) has envisioned […]

Young Sports Talent

open view web desk Identifying and developing new and young sports talent in the country is a continuous process being undertaken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through relevant sports promotional schemes. The following initiatives have been taken by this Ministry for identification and nurturing of […]

Empowered Steering Committee for Olympics

open view web desk The Ministry of Youth affairs & Sports had approved constitution of Empowered Steering Committee (ESC) vide notification dated 7.10.2017 after examination of the Interim Report submitted by Task Force constituted on 30.1.2017 for preparation of a comprehensive action plan, including short term and medium […]

Incentives to Sports persons

open view web desk Incentives in the form of Cash awards are given to medal winners in international sports events of various sports disciplines including those of Football, Hockey, Badminton, Lawn Tennis.  Cash awards are given in accordance with the provisions of the Scheme of ‘Special Awards to […]

Sports Funding in the Country

open view web desk There are no specific global standards for funding of sports in a country. In addition to Government Budgetary support, additional mobilization of resources from other Sources including the corporate entities both in public and private sector, for promotion and development of sports in the […]

Promotion of Sports

open view web desk There is a proposal under consideration of the Government to bring “Sports” under concurrent List from State List. In this regard, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (Department of Sports) has sought comments from the concerned Ministries/Departments as well as Governments of States/UTs. […]

Government has Taken a Number of Initiatives for River Development and Rejuvenation

open view web desk The average annual water availability of any region or country is largely dependent upon hydro-meteorological and geological factors and is generally constant. The average annual water potential in the country has been assessed as 1869 billion cubic meters (BCM). Due to topographical and other […]

Inter-State River Water Sharing Disputes

open view web desk The Parliament has enacted Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956 for adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valley thereof. When any request under the said Act is received from any State Government in respect of any water dispute […]

Ganga River Basin Management Plan

open view web desk The cleaning of rivers is an ongoing process and this Ministry is supplementing the efforts of the State Governments in addressing the challenges of pollution of river Ganga by providing financial assistance. Under Namami Gange Programme, variety of coordinated activities meant for cleaning of […]

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