This Task Group has completed its tasks and is closed
KJA Task Group to develop Karnataka Sports Policy (TGKSP)
In the 2nd meeting of KJA held on September 22, 2014, the Aayoga has discussed on
furthering sports development in the state. Sport, of various types, is important for overall
personality development of youth and children and also can immensely improve health of
people. A “sports culture” has to be inculcated and developed – both in rural and urban
areas of the state. Sports needs to be initiated in schools and immensely encouraged at
University and general community/society level for enabling the development of an overall
sports culture and building a healthy society. Such a sports-drive would require good sports
facilities in schools, university/colleges and community levels all through the state. Apart
from state-level (and national-level) sports competitions, de-centralized sporting
competitions at community and panchayat/district levels must be encouraged for an allround
participation of citizens and also inculcate a competitive spirit amongst youth so that
they are enthused for competitive and professional sports. Coaching and sports faculty has
to get professional with experts handling coaching at various levels.
KJA has decided to develop a holistic Sports Policy for Karnataka that will help chart a new
course for overall sports development and positioning a pragmatic sports eco-system in the
state. The concept of a Sports Policy has also been stressed as part of the State Youth Policy
outlined by Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports. KJA, along with Department of
Youth Empowerment and Sports, has decided to establish a Task Group that will bring
together the best of inputs from sports experts and knowledgeable personalities in sports
and help formulate a visionary Sports Policy.
The Task Group is Co-Chaired by Mr. Prakash Padukone, Mr. Rahul Dravid, KJA Members and Dr. Nagambika Devi, Principal Secretary, Department of Youth and Empowerment, GoK.
The main objective of the Task Group is to develop a holistic and all–encompassing Sports Policy for Karnataka that not just defines a vision for sports development in Karnataka but also prepares a roadmap for further actions which can set Karnataka apart as a futuristic "Sports Destination". The Task Group will undertake state-wide consultation and will submit the Sports Policy to KJA in 6 months - after which KJA will approve and submit the policy recommendations to Govenment of Karnataka. Click here for the Office Order
The Task Group has the following membership:
| 01 | Mr. Prakash Padukone, Member, KJA
| -Co-Chair |
| 02 | Principal Secretary, Dept. of Youth Empowerment and Sports, GoK | -Co-Chair |
| 03 | Mr. Rahul Sharad Dravid, Member, KJA | -Co-Chair |
| 04 | Dr. Mohan Alva, Member, KJA | -Member |
| 05 | Ms. Shukla Bose, Member, KJA | -Member |
| 06 | Mrs. Ashwini Nachappa, International Athletic | -Member |
| 07 | Mr. A B Subbaiah, Renowned Hockey Player | -Member |
| 08 | Mr. Hakimuddin S Habibulla, Renowned Swimmer | -Member |
| 09 | Ms. Reeth Abraham, Joint Convenor, Clean Sports India | -Member |
| 10 | Director, SAI-Southern Region, Bengaluru. | -Member |
| 11 | President, Karnataka Olympic Association, Bengaluru | -Member |
| 12 | Mr. Roshan Gopalakrsihna, Sports Lawyer, Senior Associate The Law Offices of Nandan Kamath, Bengaluru | -Member |
| 13 | Dr. U.V. Sankar, Director of Sports, Jain University | -Member |
| 14 | Dr. Mukund Rao, Member Secretary, KJA | -Member |
| 15 | Director, Dept. of Youth Empowerment and Sports Authority of Karnataka | -Member |
| 16 | Mr. Nandan Kamath, Managing Trustee, Go Sports Foundation, Bengaluru | -Member Secretary |
| 17 | Dr. Padmavathi B. S, Senior Research Associate, KJA | -Convenor
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For further information please contact Member Secretary, KJA at mukund.k.rao@gmail.com and/or Member Secretary of the Task Group at nandankamath@gmail.com
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KJA SUBMITS SPORTS POLICY RECOMMENDATION TO GOVERNMENT
