NEW DELHI, Aug. 30 -- India will roll out a dedicated sports goods manufacturing policy by the end of the year, which will not only help nurture sporting talent but also make the country a prominent exporter of sports goods globally, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.
Athletes in several sports disciplines have to rely on costly imported equipment to compete at the highest level to give them the cutting edge.
Mandaviya announced the formation of a task force in partnership with National Sports Federations (NSFs) and industry stakeholders to craft a forward-looking policy.
"By November-December, a scheme will be launched so that the country can become the best sports goods manufacturer, one that provides top-class f...