Question
Download Solution PDFSports Authority of India was formed in which year?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1984.
Key Points
- Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Sports Authority of India (SAI) is a registered society set up by the Govt. of India in Jan. 1984.
- Govt. of India established the Sports Authority of India for the promotion of sports, exploration of sports talent at young age and nutrition, organizing sports competitions, providing facilities, utilising stadiums and maintaining them inappropriate conditions.
- The Sports Authority of India is the Sports Body of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- It was established in 1984.
- Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
- Hon'ble Prime Minister of India is now the Ex-officio President of SAI.
- The Union Minister for Human Resource Development is the Ex-officio Vice President of the SAI and Chairman of its Governing Body.
- Whereas the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and sports is the Vice-Chairperson of the Governing body of SAI.
Important Points
- The word authority is being removed. It is now known as Sports India now.
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