The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs established in the year 1986 as per G.O. (Rt) No. 7881/86/GAD dated 25/10/1986 to function as a Government Department for the promotion of Sports and Games in the State had made substantial achievements in organising sports development programmes and in establishing the basic sports infrastructure facilities throughout the State. The activities include Construction of Playfields, Development and Improvement of Existing Grounds, Financial Assistance to Sports Persons/Clubs/Conduct of Tournaments /Sports Project Development Area/ Conduct of Coaching Camps, All India Civil Services Tournament, Onam Sports, promotion and up-gradation of New Sports Disciplines like Taekwondo and various other sports programmes as per instructions from Government.

Sports Promotion Programmes

This scheme aims at improving awareness among people regarding various programs/schemes intended for youth, through film shows, seminars, cultural exchange programs etc. The Directorate through this scheme financially supports sports development activities throughout the State. The development activities include conduct of sports tournaments, imparting training, providing facilities to talented sportsmen etc. The applications for financial assistance should be recommended by recognised organisations.
There is no separate format or time limits for the application.
The requests are allowed on the basis of availability of funds and genuineness of the requests. The requests should contain all the relevant details for examination in this directorate. Normally recognised sports associations prefer such requests. Most of the requests from individual persons seek financial assistance towards participation in tournaments abroad or providing advanced training equipments for training or giving cash awards in having won tournaments. All the requests are processed on merit and financial assistance provided to the extent possible.

Maintenance of playgrounds and Sports Facilities

Financial assistance under this scheme is provided to Schools/Panchayaths for maintenance and repairs of existing playfields. Priority is given for rural areas to motivate youth in these areas to take up sports more seriously. Application for this assistance should be in a prescribed form and within time limits published through press. Assistance will be given according to availability of funds and genuineness of the proposal.

Promotion of Sports through SAI centres

State has five sports training centres operated in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India. As per the terms agreed between State Government and Sports Authority of India, expenditure on running the centres will be met by Sports Authority of India, whereas the land, buildings and other infrastructure facilities are provided by the State Government. These SAI centres are:
i) STC Calicut
ii) STC Trichur
iii) STC Kollam
iv) SAG Alleppey
v) SAG Tellicherry
Sports Authority of India does selection of suitable trainees for admission to these sports training centres and the expenditure thereon is borne by the State. Reflecting the excellent quality of training offered by these centres, many of the trainees have performed exceptionally well in several tournaments. Wide publicity through print and visual medias are given well before the time of selection.

RAJIV GANDHI SPORTS MEDICINE CENTRE (RGSMC)

Rajiv Gandhi Sports Medicine Centre (RGSMC) was established in the year 1992 by the Government of Kerala and is functioning under the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs. It is the only Sports Medicine Centre serving the medical needs of sports persons of the entire state.

2)         Short Wave Diathermy (SWD):- Used for the deep heating of tissues and is useful for the treatment of Sports injuries and painful inflammatory conditions.   

4)         Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Apparatus:- Used for active mobilisation of stiff joints after injury, surgery.

5)         Ultra Sound Therapy (UST) Unit:- The machine produces ultra sound waves which can pass through tissues producing localised heating effect. Widely used for early recovery of injury.

6)         Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation unit (TENS) :- Used for relieving Acute and Chronic painful conditions.

7)         Interferential Therapy:- Used for pain relief, muscle stimulation and is effective in chronic and acute conditions.

8)         Muscle Stimulator:- Used for the treatment of acute injury, helps to regain muscle power during rehabilitation of sports injury. 

9)         Infra Red lamp:- This produces Infrared rays which causes superficial heating of body tissues. Used for treating acute muscle cramps and for relief from painful conditions.

10)       Traction Unit:- This is used to produce a traction effect on the joints of the Spine  in Spondylotic conditions.

11)       Wax Bath:- Uses melted paraffin wax under moderate temperature for mobilisation of stiff joints, scars and to relieve pain.

12)       Contrast Bath:- Used for treatment of painful conditions of the hands and feet using cold and warmth alternatively.

13) Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Apparatus:- Used for the evaluation of lung capacity.

Staff Pattern

1)	Two Medical Officers	i)Dr. D.JAIRAM , MBBS, DPMR	- 6 years experience in Sports Medicine - Undergone training in Sports Medicine from Sports Authority of India, New Delhi. - Postgraduate holder in Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine. - Was team physician for Kerala State Team for National Games at Punjab (2002) and Hyderabad (2003) - Was the member of medical team for various state and national level tournaments - Team physician for State Bank of Travancore Football team during National Football League - 2005
		ii)Dr. R.ANITHA , MBBS, DPMR	-  3 ½ years experience in Sports Medicine -  Postgraduate holder in Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine.
2)	One Staff Nurse
3)	Two Physiotherapists
4)	One Attender
5)	One Ambulance Driver

For further details please contact:
Rajiv Gandhi Sports Medicine Centre (RGSMC)
Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs,
Jimmy George Stadium
Vellayambalam
Trivandrum-33
Ph. No. : 0471 2326644
e-mail: jairamd@rediffmail.com

Construction of Indoor Stadium

This scheme provides financial assistance to Corporation/Municipalities, Sports Councils etc. for construction of Indoor Stadia.

Centre for Martial Arts/ Rural Arts

During 1999-2000 Government of Kerala launched a programme for establishing District Martial Arts Centers for promoting the traditional martial arts form of Kerala viz. “Kalarippayattu” which was getting neglected or sidelined in the present society. The programme envisage establishment of one District Martial Arts Training Centre in each district. Each center is proposed to provide training for
30 students of 7-8 years age group till they attain the age of 14. Such centers have already been opened in 8 districts and action for opening them in remaining districts is in the final stages.

Promotion of new Sports Disciplines

This programme envisages introduction and promotion of new disciplines of sports like Taekwondo, Fencing etc. in Kerala. Recently. Taekwondo, a Korean Martial Art has gained worldwide acceptance and has been included as a discipline of competition for Olympics as well. Hence a programme has been launched to give Taekwondo training to schoolchildren below the age of 18 years. This department in association administers this programme with Director of Public Instruction and Director of Collegiate Education and with technical guidance from the Taekwondo Association of Kerala. This programme is a well conceived and executed one, which holds promise of brining glory to the state and nation by winning several national/international tournaments.

Sports for Civil Servants

To uplift the talents of civil servants, Civil Services Tournament are conducted every year. The concerned districts as per the direction of the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs conduct district level tournaments. The district tournaments are usually conducted during August or September every year. Those who get selection at district level, participate in the state level competitions, which are usually conducted by the host district. The state level tournaments are usually conducted during October or November. State level teams are formed based on the State level competitions. These teams are given coaching at coaching camps to equip them for competitions at All India Civil Services tournaments, which are conducted as per the directions and decisions of Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board, New Delhi. Kerala state teams usually participate in National level competitions in Shuttle badminton, Volleyball, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis, Athletics, Power lifting, Best Physique, Body Building disciplines.

Promotion of Traditional Martial Arts

Kalarippayattu festival at State level is conducted every year to promote the traditional martial art “Kalarippayattu”. This is generally organised during February or March every year as joint venture of the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs and Kerala State Kalarippayattu Association. Kalaries all over the State can participate in the Kalarippayattu Festival.

Jimmy George Indoor Stadium

The Jimmy George Indoor Stadium constructed in 1987 in connection with II National Games is unique and only one of its kinds in the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. Promising players in Badminton (Shuttle) are undergoing regular practise in this stadium under a Coach from Sports Authority of India. Training in Gymnastics, Taekwondo are also conducted here. Facilities are also there for playing Table Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball and Handball in the Stadium.
The Jimmy George Indoor Stadium is allotted for sports events at fees @ Rs. 3,500/- per day as rent and Rs. 5,000/- as caution deposit Rs. 60/- per hour for use of tube lights and Rs. 750/- per hour for floodlight are also charged separately. Allotment is made based on written request after verification of genuineness.

Jimmy George Indoor Coaching and Recreation Centre

Jimmy George Indoor Coaching & Recreation Centre, Thiruvananthapuram admits members as per rules issued by Government vide G.O. (Rt) No. 3020/2000/G.Edn. Dated. 21-7-2000 appended as Annexure I. The instructions to enter the stadium are in Annexure II.
The Application for admission to Jimmy George Indoor Coaching & Recreation Centre, Thiruvananthapuram for Outsiders are given by Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs and filled applications are received in this office. Applications will be scrutinised and identity cards bearing the photograph of the applicants are issued within one week. The players become eligible to avail the playing facilities as soon as they receive the ID cards.