The Indian Scenario With the country set to enter the elite league of nations to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010, it is deemed right to present to the world the country’s prowess in the sports infrastructure sector. It is the perfect time for India to be the focal point for a dedicated event on Sports, Fitness & Active Leisure, providing an important international platform for the global and Indian industry to meet and showcase/evaluate goods and equipment that are currently available to Sports and Fitness industry globally. Recent developments Realizing the significant role which the sports goods industry can play in boosting exports and generating employment opportunities, the Central and State Governments have taken a host of measures recently. Some of the key ventures are participation in International Trade Fairs, annual Export Awards by the Sports Goods Export Council and a new policy for revision of duty drawback rates.
