Central Act

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

3. Recognition and promotion of e-sport. (1) The Central Government shall take steps as it considers necessary to recognise and register e-sports with the Authority or agency, as the case may be, as a legitimate form of competitive sport in India and to promote and develop e-sports. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), such steps may include--- (a) formation of guidelines and standards for the organisation and conduct of e-sports events; (b) establishment of training academies, research centres and other institutions dedicated to advancement of e-sports; (c) introduction of incentive schemes, awareness campaigns and public outreach programmes to encourage innovation and establishment of new enterprises to create e-sport technology platforms; (d) coordination with State Governments and recognised sporting federations for integration of e-sports within broader sporting policy initiatives; and (e) such other measures which are necessary to promote the sector, as may be prescribed.