With the aim of fostering Sports culture in the state besides improving sports and promoting sportspersons, the State Government has approved a new sports policy so that youth at the young age participate in sporting events and make UP and India proud.
The policy also envisages creation of a State Sports Authority in line with Sports Authority of India.
The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Friday.
In the new sports policy, special consideration has been given to players’ physical fitness as well as to their training. Along with this, various provisions have been made to support the development of new institutions and connect schools, colleges and private academies with sports.
In the new sports policy a provision has been made to establish a State Sports Authority on the lines of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Additionally, the state will establish a State Sports Development Fund. Through this fund, weak players, associations, or academies will receive assistance.