Discuss the program of sports authority of india
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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established by the Govt. in 1984 as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the twin objective of broad-basing of sports and to achieve excellence at the national and international level. Over the years, SAI has emerged as a field arm of sports of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS).
Aims & Objectives of SAI:
To promote and broad-base sports in the country.
To implement schemes/programmes for achieving excellence in sports in different disciplines at international level in order to establish India as a major sporting power.
To maintain and utilize on behalf of the Govt., stadia which were constructed/renovated for the IXth Asian Games held in 1982.
To act as an interface between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and other agencies concerned with the promotion/ development of sports in the country on the other hand, i.e., State Govt., U.T. Administration, IOA, National Sports Federations, Sports Control Boards, Industrial Houses, etc.
To establish, run, manage and administer the institutions to produce high caliber coaches, sports scientists and physical education teachers.
To plan, construct, acquire, develop, take over, mange, maintain and utilize sports infrastructure and facilities in the country.
To initiate, undertake, sponsor, stimulate and encourage research projects related to various sports sciences for upgradation of sports, sportspersons and coaches.
Other incidental issues concerning promotion, development and excellence in sports.