Now, sports quota in civil services?

July 05, 2012 17:54

Former Sports Minister Oscar Fernandes has submitted a three-point proposal to the Government, demanding the formation of an exclusive 'Indian Sports Services (ISS) Cadre' and quota for sportspersons in All India Civil Services.

In his draft proposal addressed to the Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken, Fernandes has suggested three steps -- introduction of a sports cadre on the same lines like that of the Indian Forest Services; 5 per cent quota for sportsmen in the IAS, IPS and IFS cadres who have excelled and won medalsat the Olympics and appointment of foreign coaches to improve the standard of sports in India on a 50:50 partnership basis between states and central government.

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