Recognition and promotion of e-sport.

Criminal202521 sections5 chapters

Chapter II DEVELOPMENT AND RECOGNITION

Statutory text

(1) The Central Government shall take steps as it considers necessary to recognise and register e-sports with the Authority or agency, as the case may be, as a legitimate form of competitive sport in India and to promote and develop e-sports.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), such steps may include—
- (a) formation of guidelines and standards for the organisation and conduct of e-sports events;
- (b) establishment of training academies, research centres and other institutions dedicated to advancement of e-sports;
- (c) introduction of incentive schemes, awareness campaigns and public outreach programmes to encourage innovation and establishment of new enterprises to create e-sport technology platforms;
- (d) coordination with State Governments and recognised sporting federations for integration of e-sports within broader sporting policy initiatives; and
- (e) such other measures which are necessary to promote the sector, as may be prescribed.

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