Sports Ministry Receives Coaching Ecosystem Report

Current Context: On 13 January 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the submission of a major report.

• The report is titled Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India.
• It was prepared by a Task Force chaired by Pullela Gopichand, India’s Chief National Badminton Coach.
• The report recommends setting up a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex body.
• It outlines a tiered pathway for coaches, from grassroots (Level 0) to national team level.
• It also proposes academic reforms, funding support, and incentive schemes like TOPS for Coaches.
• The framework aims to professionalise coaching and align India’s sports ecosystem with Viksit Bharat @2047 goals.

Question:

Q.1 According to the report Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India, which body is proposed as the apex institution for coach accreditation?
a) Sports Authority of India
b) National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB)
c) Indian Olympic Association
D. Khelo India Council

Answer: b) The report recommends establishing the National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) as the apex accreditation authority.