India’s Sports and Education Ministries have reaffirmed their commitment to integrating sports and education through a collaboration with UNESCO to promote clean sport values among schoolchildren.
The initiative was highlighted at the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India’s Clean Sport Conclave in Delhi, attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Aligned with the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, the initiative aims to instil respect, integrity and fairness among children through education, sports and everyday classroom activities.
The toolkit’s video modules will be available in 13 Indian languages, helping students across the country understand the importance of fair play and clean competition.
UNESCO’s Regional Office for South Asia Director Dr. Tim Curtis, School Education Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and NADA Director General Anant Kumar attended the conclave.
Indian international javelin thrower Sachin Yadav also participated, along with international delegates attending the statutory meetings of UNESCO’s anti-doping conventions.
The aim is clear, Build a stronger sporting ecosystem by making integrity and fair play an integral part of education.
