Sports Ministry increases upper ceiling norms of boarding & lodging for athletes and team officials by 66%

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has revised the upper ceiling amount of boarding and lodging for Indian Athletes and team officials by 66%. This is for the athletes and officials participating only in international competitions, under the Ministry’s Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs). Under the newly revised norm, athletes and support staff travelling for approved competitions abroad (foreign exposures) will now be entitled to USD 250 per day, which is an increase of 66% from an earlier norm of USD 150 per day. The…

VP speaks at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Hindustan Chamber of Commerce

The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today said the Centre and States should work in a Team India spirit for the long-term revival of the economy and steer India to greater heights in all spheres.   Speaking at the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, he expressed his happiness that the Centre and various States are creating a conducive atmosphere for foreign investment. In the fiscal year 2021, the total FDI inflows stood at US $ 81.72 billion, which is a 10% year-on-year increase, he added.…