India, Jan. 14 -- The Sports Ministry has asked every national federation to constitute a "Committee on International Relations" to ensure better cooperation with world bodies on issues such as joint training programmes and hosting of major competitions in India.

In addition, it has also asked National Sports Federations (NSFs) to constitute "Make in India in Sports Committees" to engage with Indian manufacturers, start-ups, research institutions, and testing and standardisation bodies to bolster the sports manufacturing ecosystem. In its communication to the NSFs, the ministry said the international relations committee should comprise senior members of the federation, former international athletes, coaches and "subject experts with prov...