India, Aug. 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

India reaffirmed its commitment to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat in the sports sector as Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the first-ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave held in New Delhi today. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the conclave brought together representatives from NITI Aayog, Commerce Ministry, DPIIT, FICCI, CII, MSMEs and leading sports industry stakeholders to chart a new roadmap for India's sports goods manufacturing capabilities.

Union Minister underlined that for the first time, "Sports Goods Manufacturing" has been formally included in the Allocation of Busi...