Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Second Edition of Inclusion Conclave

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Second Edition of the Inclusion Conclave organized by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), India in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Ms. Raksha Nikhil Khadse was also present on the occasion.

Conclave’s Aim

• The Conclave aims to create a more inclusive landscape in anti-doping efforts, focusing on diversity, accessibility, and the protection of athletes’ rights. 
• By fostering inclusivity, the Conclave will explore ways to better integrate all stakeholders in the global fight against doping, including athletes with disability.

Keynote address by Minister

• Vision : Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India has made remarkable strides in sports. 
• Infrastructure : Our focus remains on providing quality training, developing inclusive infrastructure, and discovering talent from the grassroots. 
• Opportunities : This holistic approach ensures that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the chance to excel and contribute to India’s sporting success.
• Disabled Sportsperson : Highlighted India’s commitment to prioritize the promotion of sports by empowering the Divyang sportsperson.
• Make sport active and healthy : He also underlined India’s strengthened role in anti-doping through international cooperation and enhanced capacities.

Highlights of Conclave 

• The Conclave featured engaging panel discussions on key topics like legal framework, technology, sport values, along with insightful reflections from our para-athletes, and an inclusive anti-doping workshop on significant topics which will help shape the future of inclusion in anti-doping.
• Conclave witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 500+ participants, serving as a vital platform for attendees to collaborate, share insights, and develop strategies for ensuring fair play and tailored anti-doping programs for all athletes.
• Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also released the “NADA India’s Anti-Doping Guide” in Braille Script, breaking the barriers of exclusion in the anti-doping landscape.

About NADA

• Established under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2009, 
• India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) operates as an impartial entity. 
• The fundamental aim is to aid, prepare, and oversee anti-doping initiatives in Indian sports, guaranteeing adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
• NADA India’s goal is to establish drug-unfastened surroundings through the implementation of large anti-doping projects, which include instructing athletes and stakeholders, sporting out doping checks, and coping with breaches of anti-doping rules.