The Sports Authority of India (SAI), established in 1984 as a
registered society, strives to promote sports and develop excellence by
upgrading the skills of Indian sports persons. SAI ensures the effective
and optimum utilization of various sports facilities and is concerned
with sports promotion and management.
In pursuance of its objectives, SAI chalks out and implements various
schemes approved within the SAI and schemes of the Department. The main
schemes of SAI are: National Sports Talent Contest, Special Area Games,
Sports Projects Development Area, and Sports Hostel Scheme.
