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DigiLocker for Athletes: Sports Documents Go Digital

25 April 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESDigiLocker forAthletes: SportsDocuments GoDigital25 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A DigiLocker service now lets athletes keep key sports documents digitally.

Key facts

  • Launched by Mansukh Mandaviya; 40 NSFs represented.
  • Every NSF must digitise records within one year, creating a central database.
  • Covers certificates, IDs and performance records.

Benefits

  • Less paperwork, more transparency in sports governance.
  • Easy verification at selections and events; secure, permanent storage.
  • Helps rural and remote athletes; fits Digital India.

Exam angle

  • Deadline for NSFs: one year.
  • Related terms: DigiLocker, NSF, Digital India.
  • Documents covered: certificates, IDs, performance records.

Test yourself

1. Who launched the DigiLocker facility for athletes?

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched it.

2. Within what period must National Sports Federations digitise athletes' documents under the DigiLocker initiative?

NSFs were directed to digitise within the next one year.

3. How many National Sports Federations were represented at the DigiLocker for athletes launch?

Representatives of 40 NSFs attended.

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