F. No. 14034/1/2013-Estt(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 17.06.2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Inclusion of sports disciplines in the list of games for recruitment of meritorious sports persons to any post in Group ‘C’ in Ministries/Department of Government of India – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OMs of even number dated 01.09.2020 and 29.01.2021 and to say that a proposal has been received from Department of Sports for inclusion of one more discipline in the list of sports disciplines for recruitment of sportsperson to any Group ‘C’ post in Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

2. It has now been decided to accept the recommendation of Department of Sports. Accordingly, in partial modification of this Department’s OMs of even number dated 01.09.2020 and 29.01.2021, one more discipline namely “Yogasana” is added at Sr. No. 65 in the list of sports disciplines for recruitment of sportsperson to any Group ‘C’ post in Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

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3. All other conditions relating to eligibility, appointment, seniority etc. laid down in the OM dated 03.10.2013 and other related OMs, as amended from time to time, shall remain unaltered.

(Anindya Bhattacharya)
Deputy Secretary to Govt. of India

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The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel said in the Rajya Sabha today that education falls under the Concurrent List, majority of schools fall under State Examination Boards and the school curriculum is determined by the State Governments. However, the National Curriculum Framework 2005 recognizes the role of sports and physical education in the holistic development of children and youth in the country. As part of this policy, the Government has made access to play fields, equipment for sports & games and engagement of physical education instructor- a mandatory requirement for all schools under the Right to Education Act.

In a written reply he said, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) places special importance on co-scholastic areas which includes sports and physical fitness. Details of salient measures taken by CBSE to promote sports in schools are given in the Annexure. It is expected that State Education Boards would also emulate the CBSE example.

Annexure

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of the Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2558 to be answered on 08.08.2017 regarding ‘Compulsory yoga/games in high school level’ by SHRI MOHD.  ALI KHAN:

Salient steps taken to promote yoga/games/sports in the schools affiliated to CBSE are as follows:

In classes VI-X any two activities out of the following are compulsory:

a.     Sports/Indigenous sports (Kho-Kho etc.)

b.     NCC/NSS

c .    Scouting and Guiding

d.     Swimming

e.    Gymnastics

f.      Yoga

g.      First Aid

h.     Gardening/Shramdaan

2.    The Board has advised schools that there should be at least 40-45 minutes of physical Activities or Games period for Classes I-X every day. For Classes XI- XII schools should ensure that all the students participate in physical Activity / Games / Mass P.T. / Yoga with maximum health benefits for at least two period per week ( 90- 120 min week).

3.   The Board also organizes   ‘Inter school Sports and Games   Competitions’ in as many as 24 disciplines at Cluster, Zone and National level. Over 1.5 lac students participate in it each year. In order to identify, recognize, nurture and develop the extraordinary talent among the students studying in class VIII onwards in sports and games, the Board provides Chacha Nehru Scholarship.

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Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Harshvardhan launched a Mobile App “Celebrating Yoga” developed by Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology in New Delhi today.  The Mobile App has been developed by DST on the occasion of International  Yoga Day 2017.  The  purpose of the APP is to  popularise Yoga and encourage people to participate in it for a scientifically healthy living.

Healthy life of citizens improves productivity and economy of the country as a whole. Practicing Yoga is a means of maintaining a healthy society in harmony with nature and fulfil developmental aspirations.

This aspect of quality of life is aligned with the National Mission “Swasth Bharat” of the Government of India. The Department of Science & Technology has launched a research programme “Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)” under its Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI). As Yoga and Meditation are interdisciplinary endeavors that interface with Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology, Engineering, Philosophy etc., YOGA can contribute in a holistic way to derive integrated benefits.

Celebrating Yoga provides a platform to share information and insights about peoples’ participation in Yoga activities on the occasion of the International Yoga Day 2017; create awareness and encourage a scientifically healthy living.

The App will enable in capturing both mass events being organized in   public places, schools and office complexes across the country and individual enthusiasts who are performing yoga to promote the celebration of the day and yoga performances.

The App will be connected with Google Map where shared information can been seen by the users. Subsequently the information posted will also be visible on  DST website through a social wall. The App Celebrating Yoga (DST) can be downloaded from Google Play Store:

• Install and open the app.
• Share your Yoga event and submit
• View your photos and locations on Google Map

The information gathered through this app will be shared subsequently with the  Ministry of AYUSH to complement their efforts.

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No.E(MPP)2015/3/12

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units.

Director Generals,
RDSO/Lucknow.
NAIR/Vadodara.

Directors/Centralized Training institutes.
CMDs of Railway PSUs.

Sub: Celebration on 21st June 2015 as ‘International Day of Yoga’.

• All offices will open on 21.6.2015 in the forenoon and officers/officials may be directed to report at 9.00 AM.
• Organize Pranayam, Meditation, Yoga demonstrations by engaging Professional Yoga Trainers and arranging mass participation by employees from 9 to 10 AM at all Zonal Headquarters, Divisional Headquarters, Production Units, major workshops, Depots and other units including training institutes.
• The above may be followed by a workshop on the usefulness of yoga through Professional Yoga practitioners giving a discourse/demonstration on the usefulness and health/spiritual benefits of yoga.
• Arrange show casing of promotional films on yoga and distribution of educational & communicational material on yoga, including putting up posters to give wide publicity and coverage for the event.
• lntra-Railway and Intro-Division and Intro-Workshop prizes may be distributed to the best practitioners of yoga.
• All officers/officials may be motivated to participate on this occasion in large numbers by explaining them the benefits & importance of yoga in our life.

Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.

Copy to:
Secretary, Railway Board. He is requested to make similar arrangements to celebrate
this day in Railway Board.

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/mgt_ser/MPP_Training_Circular/2015/Yoga_Day_210615.pdf

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Workshop on Medical Yoga for the benefit of Central Government employees and their families – Organised by GKK

GRIH KALYAN KENDRA
Under the aegis of 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Samaj Sadan, Lodhi Road Complex,
New Delhi-110003

F.No.-8/32/2014-GKK/1945

Date :-01.07.2014

Circular

Grih Kalyan Kendra is organising workshop on Medical Yoga for the benefit of Central Government employees and their families.

2. The details of workshop is as follows:-

3. For admission to the workshop kindly contact the officials present at the venue as per timings and dates given above

4. For other inquires the following may be contacted:

a) Ms Chandrakanta Tele  : No. 011- 24616219

b) Shri Ashok Kumar Tyagi  : Mobile No. 9811770184

5. It is requested that this circular may be given wide publicity in their respective localities.

sd/-
(N.Sriraman)
Director (W) & Secretary, GKK

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

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