of major events and sports sciences. Operations Division Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent are being implemented and monitored through the networks of SAI centres. SAI Schemes: SAI Sports Promotional Schemes The Sports Authority of India conducts various activities and schemes to promote sports in India. they include: (i) National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential, and they are admitted to schools on a non-residential basis. The main objectives of the scheme are to: • Identify educational institutions having good sports infrastructure • Scientifically scout for optimum-aged talent • Convert the genetically and physiologically gifted children into future champions • Ensure availability of trained coaches • Ensure financial assistance for consumables • Provide adequate competition exposure and sports equipment to sports institutes and Akharas to create a broader base for modern wrestling The disciplines covered under SAI NSTC are 14 Regular schools with 11 disciplines namely Athletics, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling. 10 Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA) with 9 disciplines, namely, Archery, Kabaddi, Kalaripayatu, Mukna, Thang-Ta, Silambam, Khomlainai, Malkhamb & Gatka. Akharas for wrestling (ii) Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC) SAI Army Boys Sports Company (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the Indian Army to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in the Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests. Objectives of this scheme include: Nurturing budding talent Improving the achievements tally in international sports competitions Using the Army's excellent infrastructure and disciplined administrative environment (iii) SAI Training Centers Scheme (STC) SAI Training Centre Scheme (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into the