Recognition of National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport of Handball
This official communication from the Government of India, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) dated July 31, 2023, addresses the recognition of the National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport of Handball. It references a previous letter dated February 3, 2023 (RBE No. 25/2023), which stated that sports achievements in events conducted by the Handball Federation of India or its affiliated units after December 31, 2021, would not be considered for recruitment, incentives, or other establishment matters within Indian Railways.
भारत सरकार/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड / RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2021/E(Sports)/ RSPB/ 4(1)/ 2/ Status
New Delhi, dated 31.07.23
The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways, Production and other Units.
Sub: Recognition of National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport of Handball – regarding.
Ref: Board’s letter no. 2021/E(Sports)/4(1)/2/status dated 03.02.2023 (RBE No. 25 /2023) and clarifications/ corrigendum no. 123
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Vide Board’s letter dated 03.02.2023 (RBE No. 25/2023) under reference above, it was decided that the sports achievements in the events conducted by Handball Federation of India or its affiliated units after 31.12.2021 shall not be considered for recruitment, incentives and all other establishment matters in Indian Railways.
2. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports vide their letter No. 31- 14/2009-SP-I (Vol IV) dated 25.07.2023 has conveyed the decision to recognize Handball Association of India as NSF for promotion and regulation of the sport of Handball in the country with effect from 25.07.2023.
3. Accordingly, in line with the above decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, it has been decided that the participation and medal winning performances in the events organized by Handball Association of India on or after 25.07.2023 may be considered for recruitment of sportspersons, incentives and all other establishment matters in Indian Railways as per Board’s extant policy instructions.
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
(Ravinder Kumar)
Dy. Director/ Este.(Sports)
Railway Board
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