By PTI
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Wednesday handed a invoice that seeks to supply a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory.
The National Anti-Doping Bill was handed by a voice vote together with sure official amendments moved by the federal government.
Responding to debate on the invoice, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned it should promote sports activities and shield the curiosity of sportspersons.
He mentioned it should additionally assist improve dope testing amenities within the nation.
The invoice is meant to supply a “statutory framework for the operation of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and other dope testing laboratories, and for the creation of a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports to strengthen anti-doping activities in sport”.
It seeks to present NADA powers of “investigation, levying sanctions for anti-doping rule violations, the disciplinary procedures to be adopted and the powers of inspection, sample collection and sharing and free flow of information.” It additionally gives for the institution of the NDTL and different dope testing laboratories.
The invoice was launched in Lok Sabha in December final 12 months and had undergone the scrutiny of a parliamentary committee.
Responding to a debate on the invoice, Thakur mentioned sooner or later work could be accomplished to open extra testing laboratories primarily based on want.
Expressing his gratitude to the members of the House for supporting the invoice and giving vital options in the course of the debate, he mentioned that India is transferring forward within the area of sports activities.
“In 121 years if any athlete has created record of winning the gold medal, then he is Neeraj Chopra who has brought laurels to the country and I congratulate him for this achievement,” he mentioned.
The minister confused that as a way to organise worldwide tournaments in India there was a necessity to extend the energy of testing laboratories.
“This bill will safeguard the interest and rights of the sportspersons,” Thakur mentioned.
The nation is transferring within the path of paperless dope management measures, he mentioned and ensured the House that the information in regards to the athlete won’t be shared with any irresponsible individual.
Participating within the dialogue, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari mentioned the invoice will stop pointless litigation between sportspersons and NADA, which presently doesn’t have legislative backing.
He additionally underlined the necessity for educating sportspersons concerning the perils of doping and utilizing banned performance-enhancing medicine.
Rahul Ramesh Shewale of the Shiv Sena mentioned efforts must be made to present sportspersons dope-free dietary supplements.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Wednesday handed a invoice that seeks to supply a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory.
The National Anti-Doping Bill was handed by a voice vote together with sure official amendments moved by the federal government.
Responding to debate on the invoice, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned it should promote sports activities and shield the curiosity of sportspersons.
He mentioned it should additionally assist improve dope testing amenities within the nation.
The invoice is meant to supply a “statutory framework for the operation of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) and other dope testing laboratories, and for the creation of a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports to strengthen anti-doping activities in sport”.
It seeks to present NADA powers of “investigation, levying sanctions for anti-doping rule violations, the disciplinary procedures to be adopted and the powers of inspection, sample collection and sharing and free flow of information.” It additionally gives for the institution of the NDTL and different dope testing laboratories.
The invoice was launched in Lok Sabha in December final 12 months and had undergone the scrutiny of a parliamentary committee.
Responding to a debate on the invoice, Thakur mentioned sooner or later work could be accomplished to open extra testing laboratories primarily based on want.
Expressing his gratitude to the members of the House for supporting the invoice and giving vital options in the course of the debate, he mentioned that India is transferring forward within the area of sports activities.
“In 121 years if any athlete has created record of winning the gold medal, then he is Neeraj Chopra who has brought laurels to the country and I congratulate him for this achievement,” he mentioned.
The minister confused that as a way to organise worldwide tournaments in India there was a necessity to extend the energy of testing laboratories.
“This bill will safeguard the interest and rights of the sportspersons,” Thakur mentioned.
The nation is transferring within the path of paperless dope management measures, he mentioned and ensured the House that the information in regards to the athlete won’t be shared with any irresponsible individual.
Participating within the dialogue, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari mentioned the invoice will stop pointless litigation between sportspersons and NADA, which presently doesn’t have legislative backing.
He additionally underlined the necessity for educating sportspersons concerning the perils of doping and utilizing banned performance-enhancing medicine.
Rahul Ramesh Shewale of the Shiv Sena mentioned efforts must be made to present sportspersons dope-free dietary supplements.
