The main activities of the Directorate encompass Construction of Play fields, 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

The State has five sports training centres operating 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.

Our main aim is

1.      Prevent sports related injuries

2.      Rehabilitation of an injured sports person and to restore his original physical fitness so that he can resume sports activities at the earliest.

Functions of RGSMC

A) Health care services

1.      Provides general medical care to sports persons free of cost.

2.      Preventive clinic for prevention of sports injuries by improving physical fitness.

3.      Rehabilitation services.

4.      Treatment and of sports injuries, including emergency and acute injury management by Physical therapy, including Physiotherapy.

5.      Consultatory and referral services.

6.      On field medical care and sports medical aid services.

7.      Providing advice regarding general fitness and nutrition.

Target categories are sports persons including students, trainees, coaches, trainers, veteran sports persons, Disabled and Handicapped sports persons, Public sector and Departmental team members,State and National sports team members and any one who pursues Sports, promotes sports and is actively involved in sports.

B) Sports Medicine promotion and awareness Generation

Creating awareness about recent trends on sports medicine and related sciences by holding seminars, workshops, training programme etc for sports persons, coaches, Physical educationist, sports administrators and Doctors to improve the quality of sports and health.

C) Certification and related services

1) Medical certification including Post injury, sickness layoff and fitness certificate for sports participation.

2) Age.

3) Sex test.

4)Obligatory medical clearance and eligibility certification for marathon, weightlifting etc.

5) Compensation, pension and insurance claims of sports persons.

Rajiv Gandhi Sports Medicine Centre provides out patient care on all weekdays except Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., free of cost. RGSMC has a full-fledged physiotherapy centre with modern equipments.

Treatment available in RGSMC

1)         LASER Therapy Unit:- Used for wound healing and pain relief.

2)         Short Wave Diathermy:- 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 in sports medicine for earlier 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 Unit:- This produces Infrared rays which causes superficial heating of body tissues used for acute muscle cramps and relief of 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 capacities.

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, the Government of Kerala launched a programme for establishing District Martial Arts Centers for promoting “Kalarippayattu”, the traditional martial art form of Kerala that was getting neglected in the present scenario. The programme envisages the 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. 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 administers this programme in association 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 bringing 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 and 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 a 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) undergo 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 a fees
of 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 charged separately.  Allotment is made after verifying the genuineness of written request.

Jimmy George Indoor Coaching and Recreation Centre

Jimmy George Indoor Coaching & Recreation Centre, Thiruvananthapuram admit 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 Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs gives application for admission to the Centre for Outsiders. Filled applications are received in this office.  After the scrutiny of the applications, identity cards bearing the photograph of the applicants are issued within a week. The players become eligible to avail the playing facilities as soon as they receive their ID cards. More details are in Annexure III.