The National Compliance Platform (NCP) convened its fourth meeting to address emerging doping challenges in sports. Led by the Secretary (Sports) at the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, the session focused on reviewing anti-doping measures and enhancing inter-ministerial coordination to ensure clean and fair sports nationwide.
Rao stressed the significance of coordinated enforcement, robust supply-chain monitoring, and increased awareness to mitigate accidental doping risks and uphold sports integrity. Discussions also centered on bolstering regulatory oversight, improving testing and surveillance, and enhancing intelligence sharing among enforcement agencies.
Participants highlighted concerns such as contaminated supplements, misuse of prescription drugs, and online sales of banned substances. They emphasized the need for expanded sample testing, enhanced laboratory capabilities, and supplement verification through accredited labs in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
The meeting emphasized structured anti-doping education for athletes and coaches, establishing a grievance redressal system, and strict enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. A comprehensive national strategy was urged to combat doping, ensure compliance with global standards, and safeguard athlete health, sports integrity, and India’s international standing.
Representatives from key organizations like the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, and National Anti-Doping Agency, among others, participated in the meeting to strengthen the fight against doping in sports.
