Formation of Committee to Resolve Grievance of Women Sports Person Announced

Sports Minister Vijay Goel Announced that a high-level committee will be constituted to address the grievances and complaints of women sports persons in India at the occasion of international women՚s Day.

Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Highlights:

  • Sports Authority of India in its Special Area Game Scheme has provided training to 807 women sportspersons out of total 1862 sports persons.
  • It has provides equal assistance and incentives to both male and female athletes.
  • There is no gender discrimination for training
  • Ministry follows a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment.

Related to the committee:

  • Committee will be constituted under the chairmanship of joint secretary sports.
  • Committee will comprise athletes, advocate, and senior officials.
  • Women athletes, who have any complaint can approach the committee for their grievance redressal.
  • Ministry has taken the initiative of constituting a committee keeping in mind the complaints by the women athletes.
  • In order to ensure effectiveness of the committee all of its members will be women.

About Minister Vijay Goel:

  • It is an Indian politician and the current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
  • It is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  • Member of Parliament for the 11th, 12th, and 13th Lok Sabha representing the Sadar and Chandni Chowk constituencies of Delhi.
  • Became president of its organisation in Delhi in February 2013.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021