ABOUT NSDF

National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was established in 1998 under the Charitable Endowments Act 1890 and was notified by the Government of India in November, 1998. The purpose of the fund is to impart momentum and flexibility to assisting the cause of sports in India. It helps sportsperson excel by providing them with varied opportunities to train under coaches of international repute, provide financial assistance for development of infrastructure and other activities for promotion of sports.

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Chairman NSDF Council

Shri Nisith Pramanik

Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vice Chairman NSDF Council

NSDF & TOPS

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, funded by NSDF. It is an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes. The Scheme funds a Developmental Group of Athletes who are medal prospects for the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and Los Angeles Games in 2028.

SOME OF THE SPECIALISED SUPPORT
  • Professional set-up which is athlete centric and involves potential based selection, data analysis & research, athlete planning & athlete relationship management
  • International training sessions
  • Extraordinary Visa facilitation support for the athletes
  • Each reasonable request made by an athlete is met with a positive and quick response
  • Top-of-line research support to track opponent performances
  • Dedicated athlete relationship manager as a bridge between SAI and the Athlete
  • Foreign Exposure – Approximately 320+ Foreign exposures in Olympic disciplines in the last 3 years


NSDF OBJECTIVES

International Cooperation

To promote international cooperation, in particular exchanges which may promote the development of sports

Financial Assistance & Research

To provide low-interest or interest-free loans for projects and activities and conduct R&D for sports excellence

Promotion of Sports

To administer & apply the money of the fund for promotion of sports in general, individual sports persons & specific sports disciplines in particular for achieving excellence at the national & international level

Sports Training

To impart special training and coaching in relevant sports disciplines to sports persons, coaches and sports specialists

Infrastructure Upgradation

To construct and maintain infrastructure for promotion of sports and games

Sports Equipments

To supply sports equipments to organizations and individuals for promotion of sports and games


CHOOSE WHERE TO CONTRIBUTE


UPCOMING MARQUEE EVENTS

In order to bring the best out of our athletes, specialized trainings and world class infrastructures are needed. NSDF's primary Goal is to get better results in all marquee global events especially the following games:

Asian Games - 2022

China

Olympics 2024

Paris

Olympics 2028

Los Angeles

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS

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