The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 to bring India among the top five in world sports.
NSP 2025 is a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports.
The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001, and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.
India has expressed its desire to host the 2036 Olympic Games, for which a massive emphasis has been laid on creating infrastructure and bringing international level events to the country.
The NSP 2025 is the outcome of extensive consultations involving Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders.
Sports to be integrated into school curricula
In alignment with the National Education Policy 2020, the NSP 2025 proposes to integrate sports into school curricula and equip educators and physical education teachers with specialized training to promote sports education and awareness.
The policy emphasizes the role of sports in driving social inclusion by promoting participation among women, economically weaker sections, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities through focused programs. NSP 2025 will revitalize and promote indigenous and traditional games. It will position sports as a viable career option by integrating it into education, encouraging volunteering, and facilitating dual-career pathways.