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National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha

24 July 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSNational Anti-Doping(Amendment) BillTabled in Lok Sabha24 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya brought the amendment Bill so that India meets the demands of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Key facts

  • Aim: more operational independence for NADA, and compliance to avoid suspension or non-recognition.
  • The National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports stays, but loses jurisdiction over NADA’s appeals panel.
Issue2022 ActBill
Board roleWADA saw interferenceNo say over appeals panel

Exam angle

  • Parent law: Act of 2022.
  • Introduced by: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Test yourself

1. Who introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha?

The notes say Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced it.

2. The Bill mainly seeks to align India's anti-doping framework with which body's requirements?

It is meant to meet World Anti-Doping Agency requirements.

3. Under the Bill, the National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports will lose jurisdiction over what?

The Board is retained but no longer has jurisdiction over NADA's appeals panel.