Indian Railway receives grant to carry out its activities of promoting Games which is a public service and developmental activity. Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs is the Nodal Ministry in the Govt. of India for recognition of sports and related recognition of Federations. RSPB also grants recognition to only those Federations which have been recognized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.
At present, Sports Federation which do not have necessary recognition of the Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs are as follows:
1. Ball Badminton Federation of India
2. Body Building Federation of India
3. Cycling Federation of India
Zonal Railways may kindly ensure that participation of players of Indian Railways is in the Games and Nationals organized by recognized Sports Federations only. Merit certificates, medal performance of only recognized games shall be counted for recruitments, incentives and for all establishment related issues.
These revised instructions shall be applicable from the date of issue of this letter.
This is for your kind information and necessary action.