Annual Report 2011-12.pdf - Performance Management Division

After Scheme's successful launch in Delhi, SAI launched 'Come & Play Scheme' in all centres of
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Sports Authority of India (SAI) spread across the country from 1 October 2011 with the objective
of encouraging the youth in the local area to use the sports facilities available at these centres and
to impart coaching, primarily to the beginners, to encourage participation in sports. This would
result in optimal utilization of the sports facilities. 'Come and Play' Scheme would also lead to
talent scouting. Meritorious talent emerging from this Scheme will also form a pool and entry link
for induction into regular residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG. Talent
emerging from this Scheme can also be financed under various other Schemes of the Ministry and
SAI.
De-merger of National Institute (NIS), Patiala from Sports Authority of India (SAI) for
setting up of National Institute of Coaching Education: The availability of well qualified
coaches is a critical area for the promotion of sports excellence, and requires focused attention in
the Indian context. There is need for producing quality coaches of international standards within
the country and develop a holistic system for imparting coaching. Keeping this objective in view,
the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has decided to de-merge National Institute of Sports (NIS),
Patiala from Sports Authority of India (SAI) for forming a new society for creating an institute for
coaching of national importance. Governing Body of SAI at its meeting held on 2.11.2011 approved
de-merger of NIS, Patiala from SAI. This decision of the Government is aimed at restoring the
position of NIS Patiala as a premier national institute for coaching education.
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