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Sports Authority of India

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Agency overview
Formed| 1984 (40 years ago) (1984)
Jurisdiction| India
Headquarters| SAI,  Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, Delhi, India.
Annual budget|  ₹3,062.60 crore (equivalent to ₹34 billion or US$410 million in 2023) (2022–23 FY)[1][2]
Agency executives|

* Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
* Raksha Khadse, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports

Parent department| Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Website| www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in
SAI Training centres across India (c. 2014)

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the Apex National Sports Body of India, established in 1984 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India for the development of sport in India. SAI has 2 Sports Academic Institutions, 11 "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC), 14 "Centres of Excellence" (COE/COX), 56 "Sports Training Centres" (STC) and 20 Special Area Games (SAG).[3][4][5] In addition, SAI also manages Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre, as well as 5 stadiums in New Delhi, such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also serves as national head office of SAI), Indira Gandhi Arena, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Two "SAI Sports Academic" institutions are Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, conducting research and running certificate to PhD level courses in physical education and sports medicine.[3][5]

"SAI Regional Centres" (SRC) are located at Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Sonipat, Lucknow, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gandhinagar.[3][5][6][7]

"Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at Kargil, Kishanganj, Gidhaur, Ranchi, Namchi, Naharlagun, Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, Imphal, Utlou, Agartala, Aizawl, Bolpur, Jagatpur (Odisha), Sundergarh, Dhar, Port Blair, Alappuzha, Tellicherry, and Mayiladuthurai.[5]

## History

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On 7 May 1961, the National Institute of Sports (NIS) was set up for the development of sports at the Motibagh Palace grounds in Patiala. On 23 January 1973, it was renamed Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).

The Sports Authority of India originated with the committee formed to host the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi. On 25 January 1984, "Sports Authority of India" was established as a registered society by the "Department of Sports"" of Government of India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. On 1 May 1987, the "Society for National Institute of Physical Education and Sports" (SNIPES) was merged with SAI, and as a result, the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports(NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres at Bhopal, Bangalore, Kolkata and Gandhinagar and the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram also came under SAI. The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports at Patiala and the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram became its academic wings. In 1995, Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Gwalior became a separate "Deemed University."[6]

## SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s

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Clockwise from north:[3]

* SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Chandigarh, Punjab
* SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat, Haryana
* SAI Netaji Subhas Regional Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
* SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam
* SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal, Manipur
* SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal
* SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
* SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka
* SAI Regional Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
* SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

## SAI Academies

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Main articles: Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education

Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports(NSNIS), Patiala. Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram

SAI runs following two academic institutes that run graduate and post-graduate courses in sports medicine, sports and physical education to prepare coaches and allied sports support staff.[8]

* Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) at Patiala

*     * Refresher Courses
* Certificate Course in Sports Coaching via SAI Regional Centres (SRC)s
* Diploma in Sports Coaching
* Post-graduate Diploma Course in Sports medicine
* Master's degree in Sports Coaching

* Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) at Thiruvananthapuram

*     * Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)
* Master of Physical Education (MPE)
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Regular and Part-time

### Sports Sciences and Sports Medicine

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Sports Science Centre (Human Performance Lab)

In 1983, a "Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS Patiala". From 1987 to 1990, "Sports science centres" with "Human Performance Lab" were set up at 4 regional centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Gandhinagar; basic sports science support staff scheme was implemented for National Athletes; and SAI schemes for children was introduced at various regional centres.

Sports scientists from the fields of anthropometry, sports biomechanics, sports nutrition, sport psychology, sports physiology, physiotherapy, and physical education (GTMT) undertake the research work to improve the performance of sportsperson in competitions. SAI has technical and research collaboration with various reputed Indian and foreign sports science and medical institutes. Doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches and experts from these friends are also deployed at SAI academies, regional centres, sports training centres and centre of excellences.[9] SPARRC institute[10] and Indian Institute of Sports Medicine[11] recognized by Indian Government aim to provide non-invasive procedures for sorts injuries with advanced research in sports science.

## Training of Elite Athlete Management Support (Teams) Division

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Hostel for Elite Sportspersons (Men)

This is the backbone of SAI which provides support to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in the preparation of National Teams which participate in various International events. The TEAMS Division coordinates the Long Term Development Plan of each NSF; provides logistics and training support at various academic institutions and other Regional Centres of SAI and also at selected training centres outside SAI. The TEAMS Division draws most of its funding under the Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations” from Sports Ministry. The TEAMS Division also provides support to the NSFs in the hiring of foreign coaches and selection of the national coach for each NSF, who are responsible for the training of core probables for the National teams.

With active support from TEAMS Division, good results have been achieved in the international arena in the disciplines of Badminton, Judo, Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Boxing and Billiards & Snooker.

Under this Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations”, financial assistance is provided to recognised NSFs for training and participation of teams in international events abroad, organisation of national and international tournaments in India, coaching and training of national teams under Indian and foreign coaches with requisite technical and scientific support, procurement of equipment etc.

## Engagement of Foreign Coaches and Experts

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It is SAI's constant endeavor to engage expert foreign coaches on short term and long-term basis to train and coach national coaching campers and also to facilitate knowledge exchange with Indian coaches.

## National Coaching Camps

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In a year, SAI organises a number of national coaching camps in different disciplines in SAI centres and other centres for preparation of Indian teams for various national and international tournaments.

S.No.  | Venue  | Discipline

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1\.  | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi | Archery, Athletics and Paralympic
2\.  | Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi | Boxing, Basketball, Cycling and Gymnastics
3\.  | Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi | Hockey
4\.  | Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex, Delhi | Swimming
5\.  | Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Delhi | Shooting
6\.  | Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala (Punjab)  | Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Weightlifting, Judo and Table Tennis
7\.  | Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)  | Swimming
8\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha (Kerala)  | Kayaking and Canoeing
9\.  | SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata (West Bengal)  | Archery
10\.  | SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)  | Judo, Kabaddi, Kayaking & Canoeing, Volleyball,Wushu and Taekwondo
11\.  | SAI Netaji Subhash Regional Centre, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)  | Wrestling for Women (Free Style), Judo and Table Tennis
12\.  | SAI Netaji Subhash Western Centre, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)  | Basketball, Football, Kabaddi, Paralympic and Taekwondo
13\.  | SAI Netaji Subhash Southern Centre, Bengaluru (Karnataka)  | Athletics, Hockey, Football, Judo, Kabaddi, Paralympic, Swimming and Volleyball
14\.  | SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat (Haryana)  | Wrestling for Men (Free and Greco Roman Style) and Paralympic
15\.  | SAI Aurangabad Western Centre (Maharashtra)  | Basketball
16\.  | SAI Dharamshala Training Centre, Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh)  | Athletics
17\.  | Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre, Shillaroo (Himachal Pradesh)  | Hockey, Weightlifting and Judo
18\.  | P.T. Usha Academy (Kerala)  | Athletics
19\.  | P. Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad (Telangana)  | Badminton
20\.  | Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, Bengaluru (Karnataka)  | Badminton
21\.  | Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports Shooting range at Patiala (Punjab)  | Shooting
22\.  | A P Rowing Academy, Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad (Telangana)  | Rowing  | 23\.  | 23\. Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Centre of Excellence, Kandivali, Mumbai (Maharashtra)  | Hockey, Wrestling

## Long Term Development Plan (LTDP)

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SAI Long Term Development Plan (SAI LTDP) aims at the joint preparation of long term sports-specific development plans by National Sports governing bodies and federations of India (NSFs) based on a four-year cycle with yearly review. The plans cover all aspects of sports including development of sportsperson, coaching, participation, promotion, tournament schedule, hosting of major events and sports sciences.

## Operations Division

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Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent are being implemented and monitored through the networks of SAI centres.

SAI Schemes:

S.No.  | Name of Scheme  | Age group

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1\.  | National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)  | 8–14 years
2\.  | Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC)  | 8–14 years
3\.  | SAI Training Centre (STC)  | 12–18 years
4\.  | Special Area Games (SAG)  | 12–18 years
5\.  | Extension Centres of STCs/SAGs  | 12–18 years
6\.  | Centre of Excellence (COE)  | 12–25 years
7\.  | Come and Play  | 8–17 years
8\.  | Community Connect  | Open

## SAI Sports Promotional Schemes

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The Sports Authority of India conducts various activities and schemes to promote sports in India.[12] they include:

### (i) National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC)

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SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential, and they are admitted to schools on a non-residential basis. The main objectives of the scheme are to: • Identify educational institutions having good sports infrastructure • Scientifically scout for optimum-aged talent • Convert the genetically and physiologically gifted children into future champions • Ensure availability of trained coaches • Ensure financial assistance for consumables • Provide adequate competition exposure and sports equipment to sports institutes and Akharas to create a broader base for modern wrestling

The disciplines covered under SAI NSTC are

* 14 Regular schools with 11 disciplines namely Athletics, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
* 10 Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA) with 9 disciplines, namely, Archery, Kabaddi, Kalaripayatu, Mukna, Thang-Ta, Silambam, Khomlainai, Malkhamb & Gatka.
* Akharas for wrestling

### (ii) Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC)

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SAI Army Boys Sports Company (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the Indian Army to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests. Objectives of this scheme include:

* Nurturing budding talent
* Improving the achievements tally in international sports competitions
* Using the Army's excellent infrastructure and disciplined administrative environment

### (iii) SAI Training Centers Scheme (STC)

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"SAI National Swimming Academy at SPM Swimming Pool Complex in Delhi.

SAI Training Centre Scheme (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into the scheme on residential and non-residential basis where they are funded by the government. The main objectives of the scheme are to:

* Train talented young sportspersons aged 12–18 years (Sub-Junior/Junior)
* Identify those who have attained advanced levels of proficiency in sports.
* Identify those who show natural potential in the Olympic disciplines, indigenous and other sports.
* Provide in-house coaching, training and nutritional support to sportspersons.

### (iv) Special Area Games Scheme (SAG)

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SAI Special Area Games (SAI SAG) are similar to STC, except that the focus of the SAG Centres is on popular indigenous sports of India bu spotting and nurturing talent in specific disciplines in tribal, coastal and hilly areas, to grooms them to achieve excellence in the related modern competitive games and sports. The SAG Centres are fully funded by SAI, and land is to be provided by the respective State Governments or other institutions such as universities and schools. "Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at (clockwise from north):[5]

S.No.  | Special Area Games (SAG)  | Discipline

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1\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kargil (Jammu and Kashmir)  |
2\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kishanganj (Kishanganj Red Cross, Bihar)  |
3\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Gidhaur (Jamui district, Bihar)  |
4\.  | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, (Ranchi, Jharkhand)  |
5\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Namchi (South Sikkim district, Sikkim)  |
6\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh)  |
7\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Kokrajhar (BTAD, Assam)  |
8\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Tinsukia (Sarbananda Stadium, Assam)  |
9\.  | SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal (Manipur)  |
10\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Utlou (village in Nambol, Manipur)  |
11\.  | Dasarath Deb Sports Complex, Agartala (Tripura)  |
12\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Aizawl (Mizoram)  |
13\.  | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Bolpur (Birbhum district, West Bengal)  |
14\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Jagatpur (Odisha)  |
15\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Sundergarh (Shankara Sports Complex at Bhawanipur, Odisha)  |
16\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Dhar (Madhya Pradesh)  |
17\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)  |
18\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha (Alleppey, Kerala)  |
19\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Tellicherry (Kannur district, Kerala)  |
20\.  | SAI Special Area Games Training Centre, Mayiladuthurai, (Tamil Nadu)  |

### (v) Extension Centres of STCs/SAGs

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SAI Extension Centres of STCs/SAG (SAI ESTC/ESAG) scheme commenced in 2005 to develop sports in schools, colleges and universities having commendable sporting performance and adequate infrastructure. The Extension Centres are monitored by the nearest STC or SAG and Regional Centre Head for their adherence to SAI regulations. Authority to approve these Extension Centres lies with the Director general of SAI.

### (vi) Centres of Excellence (CoE)

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SAI Centres of Excellence (SAI CoE) identify and train the talented sportspersons in the age group of 12–25 years who have shown promise at the sub-junior, junior and senior National Sports Competitions for 330 days in a year.

"Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX) have a total of nearly 600 trainees in 18 sports (2014 figure), such as archery, athletics, boxing, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, kayaking and canoeing, rowing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, and wushu.[6]

COE are located at (clockwise from north):[6]

S.No.  | Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX)  | Discipline

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1\.  | Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala (Punjab)  |
2\.  | SAI Chaudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat (Haryana)  |
3\.  | Haryana Agricultural University Stadium, Hisar (Haryana)  | Athletics, Boxing, Hockey, Judo, Table Tennis and Wrestling
4\.  | SAI SAI Training Centre, Shillon (Meghalaya)  |
5\.  | SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal (Manipur)  |
6\.  | SAI Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata (West Bengal)  |
7\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Jagatpur (Odisha)  | Water sports
8\.  | SAI Udhav Das Mehta Bhaiji Central Centre, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)  |
9\.  | Karnataka State Hockey Stadium, Bengaluru (Karnataka)  | Hockey
10\.  | Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivendrum, Kerala)  |
11\.  | SAI Water Sports Centre, Alappuzha (Allepey, Kerala)  | Water sports
12\.  | SAI Regional Centre, Mumbai (Kandivali, Maharashtra)  |
13\.  | SAI Training Centre, Aurangabad (Maharastra)  |
14\.  | SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)  |

### (vii) Come and Play Scheme

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SAI National Cycling Academy (SAINCA) velodrome at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi

SAI Come and Play Scheme (SAI CPS) serves the purpose of talent scouting. Meritorious talent emerging from this scheme forms a pool for induction into regular residential and non-residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG.

The scheme was introduced in May 2011 for optimum utilisation of its 5 stadia in Delhi by throwing open the designated areas in the SAI Stadia for community sports. After this scheme received an excellent public response by registering to use the sports facilities in Delhi in disciplines such as Badminton, Boxing, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling, SAI then extended this scheme to all centres of SAI across India to encourage the youth in the local areas to use sports facilities available at these centres. SAI participated in 2015-16 Calcutta Premier League with a team named SAI Darjeeling.

## See also

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* Sports portal

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
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* Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
* Lists of sports venues in India
* List of sports events in India
* India sport-related lists
* Sports in Asia

## External links

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Wikiquote has quotations related to Sports Authority of India.

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sports Authority of India.

* Sportal, Sports Portal by the Government of India
* Sports Authority of India official site
* Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education official website
* Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports official website

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2. ^ Desk, Sports (1 February 2022). "Budget 2022: Central government announces hike in sports budget". The Indian Express. Retrieved 7 August 2022. `{{cite news}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
3. ^ a b c d "SAI centres and institutes on map". Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
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* Foreign relations
* Parliament
* Lok Sabha
* Rajya Sabha
* President
* Vice President
* Prime Minister
* Union Council of Ministers
* Civil Services
* Cabinet Secretary
* State governments
* State legislative assemblies
* State legislative councils
* Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators
* Chief Ministers
* Chief Secretaries

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Law|

* Constitution
* Penal Code
* Fundamental rights, principles and duties
* Human rights
* LGBT
* Supreme Court
* Chief Justice
* High Courts
* District Courts

Enforcement|

| Federal|

* Border Security Force (BSF)
* Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
* Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
* Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
* National Security Guard (NSG)
* Railway Protection Force (RPF)
* Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
* Special Protection Group (SPG)

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Intelligence|

* Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)
* Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
* Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
* Enforcement Directorate (ED)
* Intelligence Bureau (IB)
* Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC)
* Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
* National Investigation Agency (NIA)
* Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)

Military|

* Army
* Navy
* Air Force

Politics|

* Censorship
* Citizenship
* Elections
* Democracy
* Nationalism
* Political parties
* Reservations
* Scandals
* Scheduled groups
* Secularism
* Women in politics

Economy

| Companies|

* BSE SENSEX
* NIFTY 50

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Governance|

* Ministry of Finance
* Finance ministers
* Ministry of Commerce and Industry
* Finance Commission
* Economic Advisory Council
* Central Statistical Office
* Securities and Exchange Board of India
* Enforcement Directorate
* External debt
* Foreign trade
* Foreign direct investment
* Foreign exchange reserves
* Remittances
* Taxation
* Subsidies
* Industrial licensing
* Voluntary guidelines
* NITI Aayog
* Make in India
* Atmanirbhar Bharat

Currency|

* Indian rupee
* Sign
* History
* Historical Forex
* Digital rupee
* Coinage
* Paisa
* Reserve Bank of India
* Governor
* Mint
* Inflation

Financial services|

* Banking
* Insurance
* Multi Commodity Exchange
* Bullion
* Black money
* Bombay
* National

History|

* COVID-19 impact
* Economic development
* Liberalisation
* Licence Raj
* Green revolution
* Government initiatives
* Numbering system

People|

* By net worth
* Demography
* Income
* Poverty
* Labour law
* Pensions
* EPFO
* NPS
* PPF

States|

* Andhra Pradesh
* Assam
* Bihar
* Delhi
* Goa
* Gujarat
* Haryana
* Himachal Pradesh
* Jammu and Kashmir
* Jharkhand
* Karnataka
* Kerala
* Ladakh
* Madhya Pradesh
* Maharashtra
* Mizoram
* Odisha
* Punjab
* Rajasthan
* Tamil Nadu
* Telangana
* Uttarakhand
* Uttar Pradesh
* West Bengal

Sectors|

* Agriculture
* Livestock
* Fishing
* Automotive
* Chemical
* Construction
* Defence
* Education
* Energy
* Electricity
* Nuclear
* Oil and gas
* Solar
* Wind
* Electronics and semiconductor
* Entertainment
* Forestry
* Gambling
* Healthcare
* Hospitals
* Information technology
* Media
* Cinema
* FM Radio
* Television
* Printing
* Mining
* Coal
* Iron and Steel
* Pharmaceuticals
* Pulp and paper
* Retail
* Science and technology
* Biotechnology
* Space
* Telecommunications
* Textiles
* Tourism
* Transport
* Aviation
* Civil
* Ports
* Rail
* Roads
* Electricity
* Water
* Power

Regulator|

* IRDAI
* RBI
* SEBI
* IBBI

Other|

* NCLT
* NCLAT
* BIFR
* IBBI
* IBC
* SARFESI Act
* Income Tax Act
* Companies Act
* Banking Act
* Insurance Act
* FEMA
* Mumbai Consensus

* Society and culture

| Society|

* Caste system
* Corruption
* Crime
* Demographics
* Indians
* Education
* Universities in India
* Medical colleges in India
* Law colleges in India
* Engineering colleges in India
* Ethnic relations
* Health
* Languages
* Life expectancy
* Literacy
* Poverty
* Prisons
* Religion
* Socio-economic issues
* Standard of living
* Water supply and sanitation
* Women
* Sexuality
* Youth

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Culture|

* Arts and entertainment
* Architecture
* Blogging
* Cinema
* Comics
* Webcomics
* Cuisine
* wine
* Dance
* Dress
* Folklore
* Festivals
* Literature
* Media
* television
* Martial arts
* Music
* Painting
* Physical culture
* Public holidays
* Sculpture
* tallest
* Sport
* Traditional

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