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No. 32] CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 (SRAVANA 20, 1945 SAKA)

PART I

Punjab Government Notifications and Orders

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS & YOUTH SERVICES

SPORTS POLICY – 2023

NOTIFICATION

The 31st July, 2023

No. 03/18/2018-3SS/625.-In supersession of Sports Policy 2018, Governor of Punjab is pleased to notify the Sports Policy, 2023 of State of Punjab. This Policy shall come into force on and with effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The Policy shall be is as under:

PREAMBLE

Sports has been an important part of Punjab's culture since times immemorial, which has reflected in achievements in Hockey, Athletics and other games in the past. Youth population of Punjab is around 46.5% or 1.38 cr. approximately at present. To engage youth, the most valuable resource of any nation or state in a productive manner, creating a positive spiral of healthy living is the need of the hour which gives a natural high and keeps them away from bad habits.

Sports Policy-2023 is the strategicblueprint to promote Sports in the State, by developing a pyramidal sports infrastructure from village, cluster, district and State levels with adequate number of coaches and experts, who will provide basic training/ guidance in athletics/ games/ fitness at cluster level, more focussed training in locally popular games at cluster level, professional coaching at district level and even more sophisticated training at State Level, for excellence at State, National and International Levels.

It also envisages to bring an attitudinal shift in the people of Punjab, by popularising sports through organising sports leagues, rewarding outstanding sportspersons,offering them employment in government thus restoring the state's true nature that celebrates all colours as'Rangla Punjab'.

VISION

1) To encourage all citizens to adopt an active lifestyle

2) Motivate all children to come to play/run.

( 684 )PART I] PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ., AUGUST 11, 2023 (SRVN 20, 1945 SAKA) 685 3) To restore Punjab's glory in Sports at national and international levels.

ACTIONABLE POINTS

1) To develop pyramidal sports infrastructure with 1. playgrounds in every village/ locality 2. Sports nurseries at Village cluster level within 4km of every home, 3. Well equipped District Spots Complexes with Hostels for players 4. Centres of Excellence at State Level.

2) To identify talent in sports at grass root level and train it in a scientific manner.

3) To provide assistance to and prepare budding players unto National and International level including para and specially-abled sportspersons.

4) To provide opportunities for training of coaches at National and International level.

5) To put sports on a high pedestal through rewards and job opportunities for outstanding sports persons.

6) To organise and host State, National and International leagues, competitions, games and tournaments.

7) To involve Corporate Sector for development/management of sports.

8) To develop and deploy an IT Platform to monitor and enhance performance of players and bring together all stakeholders.

CHAPTER-1: Development, Upgradation, Operations and Maintenance of Sports Infrastructure

Village Level

1. To motivate and provide opportunities to citizens of all age groups and sections of society to participate in sporting activities for recreation, good physical and mental health, all villages developing playgrounds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, badminton courts, etc. as per local demand will be given a one-time matching grant @ 25 percent of the total project cost up to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh/ village subject to annual budgetary provisions of department.

2. To encourage walking, jogging and running among citizens, all villages and urban local bodies constructing a 2.5 km long 2-meter walking / Jogging tracks along roads, as per availability of space shall be given a one-time matching grant of Rs. 40,000/ km subject to annual budgetary provisions by the department.

Cluster Level

1. With the aim to provide basic coaching, equipment and refreshment to about 60000 children in the 6-17 years age group in the state, 1000 sports nurseries will be established so as to provide one to every child within 4 km from his home. A one time grant of Rs. 25 lac will be given to every nursery for developing the fixed physical infrastructure.

2. It will be achieved through coordination with Departments of Local Government and Rural Development.Corporate Houses and other Social Organisations will be encouraged to adopt the running of these facilities with their CSR funds.

3. Rs, 16 lac /annum will be provided to each nursery [Rs. 3 lakh/annum for coaches/ trainers (@Rs. 25000 pm) + Rs. 9 lac per annum for refreshment to children (@Rs. 50 /day for 60 children for 300 days a year) + Rs. 3 lac / annum for upkeep and consumables (@ Rs. 25000/pm) + Supervisors @ Rs. 0.6 lac /annum (@ Rs. 50000 / pm for 100 supervisors 1 per 10 nurseries) ]. It will require Rs.160 cr/annum for 1000 nurseries in the entire state.

District Level

1. To facilitate intensive training of players with potential to compete and excel at National Level and above,Sports Hostels for 200 player students will be created in every district on the average (5000 in the entire state) on single or twin sharing rooms. Rs. 250 cr. will be required for establishing/ upgrading the District Level Sports Hostels. An annual grant of Rs. 5 cr /annum. will be required for house keeping. The District Sports Hostels will be attached with District Sports Complexes for sports and Schools for education.

2. Adequate infrastructure will be provided at District Level in all districts in a phased manner.

3. To utilise the Government of India grants for further upgradation, existing sports centres/facilities with good performance at the District Level shall be designated as Khelo India Centers for the duration of the GOI scheme.

State Level

1. To utilize the Government of India grant and further strengthen the existing sports facilities in the State a Khelo India State Center of Excellence for Hockey, Athletics and Football will be established at Jalandhar with an attached center in Hoshiarpur (Mahilpur)

2. District Level Multi Sports Facility in Mohali, Patiala, Ludhiana, Bathinda, Amritsar shall be further upgraded to Punjab State Centers of Excellence to prepare good sports persons for national / international championships.

3. PWD (B and R) shall be the executing department for establishing, upgrading and maintaining the Sports Nurseries, District Level Sports Hostels, District Level Multi Sports Facilities and State Centres of Excellence. A department of Sports shall constitute a Panel of experts under Administrative Secretary, Sports with eminent sportspersons, coaches, technical and engineering experts (having experience of executing World Class Sports Infrastructure Projects) who shall prescribe design, type of seating, specifications, standards of execution, technical qualification of contractors. For operation and maintenance of all sports infrastructure in a district, a committee under DC having independent account will be given funds to carry out the works as and when required.

CHAPTER 2: Human Resource Management and Training of Trainers (ToT)

Human Resource Management

Village Level

To encourage use of ground by young students, department shall coordinate with Department of School Education to encourage local Physical Training Instructor of the elementary/ secondary school to utilise the village playground in absence of any school grounds of similar quality and to render voluntary services at the village level playfield.

Cluster Level

Trainers/Coaches for cluster level nurseries will be appointed at district level as per the following procedure:

1. Physical fitness screening test

2. Game wise merit based on the gradation policy of the state

3. The higher in merit will be taken as supervisors

District Level

Cadre strength of coaches will be enhanced so as to provide in most sports at the district level. A physiotherapist and a physical Trainer shall also be appointed.

State Level

1. Services of outstanding Sportspersons to be employed as per policy attached at Annexure 1 will be utilised to train players at Centres of Excellence.

2. Sports nutrition, Sports medicine, Biomechanics experts shall be appointed at state level by following the norms specified by the Government of India.

Mode

Regular

Outstanding Sports Persons

Nurseries (Coaches/Trainers)

Nurseries ( Supervisors) Present Revised

309 700

0 500

0 1000

0 100

Physiotherapists, Bio mechanic Experts, Dieticians etc.

60

Total

309 2360

Chapter 3 : Training of Trainers (ToT)

Courses in Sports Science and Technology

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Sports University of Punjab has been established by Government of Punjab at Patiala to promote Sport Science, Technology, Management, Coaching etc. and to function as State's Training Centre for selected sports disciplines. The University shall coordinate with other educational institutions nationally and internationally - to develop and start educational courses in Sports science, fitness and medicine such as Bachelors and Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine/ Physiology, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Data Analytics, Sports Psychology, Sports Management, Structural Kinesiology, Sports Media & Journalism, Sports Administration, Sports Science and Nutrition, Sports Physiotherapy and in Medical Education MD/MCh in sports medicine and sports injury.

Calendar of trainings of trainers

A calendar of training of coaches at MBSSUP, National Institute of Sports, National Centre of Excellence and other reputed national and international institutes. Sports associations will be involved in the planning and execution.

Chapter 4: Sports Gradation Policy

1. Revised Sports Gradation Policy drawn up with a view that those with higher achievement get benefit of employment first, is placed at Annexure 2.

2. For recruitment of Coaches and PTIs in schools 30% weightage should be given to achievement in sports.

Chapter 5 : Free and Fair Selection of Teams and Coaches

1. A legislation will be brought to bring uniformity / transparency in selection of teams and players for state and national level sports events.

2. Sports Associations and Federations will abide by the rules and regulations defined for free and fair selections of players, coaches and support staff.

3. In games organised by Associations presence of Coaches from the department as observers will be made mandatory.

4. Societies Act 1860 will be suitably amended to bring uniformity / transparency in working of Associations.

CHAPTER 6: Organising the Stakeholders in Sports

Village Level

1. Sports Battery Test at School Level and in Sports Nurseries will be made a regular feature by training the existing sports related staff and to be recruited staff in schools and sports department.

2. Adequate publicity will be done to encourage participation in Trials

Cluster Level

1. Annual Trials for Selection to provide diet to talented young sportspersons in Sports nurseries 2. Providing equipment and personal kits to chosen sportspersons

3. Monitor performance in Intra-district Games and Competitions to choose the best performers for sending to District Level Sports Hostels.

District Level

Diet will be scientifically re-assessed for providing optimum nutrition to players through co-operative messes.

State Level

1. An annual calendar of all sporting events/camps organised by Schools, Governments and Associations will be drawn up by coordinating with all stake holders.

2. Leagues for Hockey, Football, Basketball, Volleyball,Badminton and even other sports depending upon availability of talent will be started for regular practice, preparation and selection of players.

3. Financial Support will be provided to National Winners for preparation for International Competitions.

Annexure 3 mentions the Awards to be given to Medal Winners at various levels and the financial support for preparation.

4. A reasonable aid will be provided through insurance or otherwise in case of grievous / incapacitating injury in camps or during state/ national events.

CHAPTER 7: Administrative Restructuring and use of IT

Administrative Restructuring

1. Endeavour will be made to create Sports Authority of Punjab by merging Punjab State Sports Council and Punjab Institute of Sports.

2. All sports facilities at District level will be brought under Deputy Commissioners to operate, run and maintain the infrastructure.

Use of IT

1 A website will be developed on the lines of Linkedin where sports persons will be able to upload their profiles and achievements systematically and those willing to help them financially or otherwise say coaching will be able to view and connect with them.

2. Provide Gradation Certificates online

3. Allowance for Diet and for purchase of equipment for individual use will be transferred to players through Direct Benefit Transfer.

4. Social media will be used systematically to promote sports.

5. Dedicated You tube Channel will telecast live State level Sport events, especially Sports leagues and Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan.

Chapter 8 : CSR Funds, Budget and Conclusion

1. Big or small corporate houses / social organisations will be urged to adopt Nurseries/ Hostels/ Particular Games on a regular basis, which will help promote sports greatly.

This Sports Policy shall prevail on all Departments and organisations of Govt. of Punjab. If any department intends to have different Sports Policy for its working, it will be finalised in consultation with Department of Sports.

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SARVJIT SINGH, IAS

Chandigarh

Special Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab The 31st, July, 2023 Department of Sports & Youth Services.

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