New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Under the guidance of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to strengthen cooperation in sports sciences, advanced technology and indigenous innovation.

The MoU aims to foster inter-institutional coordination and focus on the development of indigenous sports equipment, sports science devices, and cutting-edge technologies. By minimising dependence on imported tools and promoting home-grown solutions, this initiative aligns with the Government of India's 'Garv se Swadeshi' campaign, particularly in th...