Strengthening Cooperative Federalism in Sports: The Srinagar 'Chintan Shivir'
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A high-level summit in Srinagar brought together Union and State Sports Ministers to align policies and draft the 'Khelo Bharat Niti'. The initiative emphasizes cooperative federalism to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse through administrative coordination.
The three-day 'Chintan Shivir' of Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports from States and Union Territories, held in Srinagar in April 2026, marks a significant step toward institutionalizing cooperative federalism in India’s sporting landscape. Led by the Union Ministry, the summit focused on the proposed 'Khelo Bharat Niti', a comprehensive policy framework designed to streamline sports administration from the grassroots to the elite level.
The primary objective of this gathering was to bridge the gap between Union-led initiatives and State-level implementation. While 'Sports' is primarily a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Union Government plays a pivotal role in international representation, funding national schemes like 'Khelo India', and setting uniform standards. The 'Chintan Shivir' serves as a platform for policy alignment, ensuring that State sports policies do not operate in silos but contribute to a unified national vision.
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