In July 2025, which Union Minister introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Mansukh Mandaviya

Explanation:

• Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha in July 2025.
• Mandaviya assumed the charge of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports following the 2024 General Elections.
• The amendment bill aims to strengthen the framework of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to ensure drug-free sports in India.
• It focuses on aligning Indian anti-doping laws with the latest World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) codes and standards.
• The bill also proposes enhanced investigative powers and stricter penalties for those facilitating doping among athletes.

• The original National Anti-Doping Act was passed in 2022 to provide a statutory framework for the functioning of NADA and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL).
• Mansukh Mandaviya also holds the portfolio for Labour and Employment in the Union Cabinet.

• He is a former Sports Minister who currently holds the portfolio of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs.

• He served as the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports prior to the 2024 cabinet reshuffle and oversaw the 2022 Act.

• He is the Union Minister of Defence and is not involved in introducing bills related to sports and anti-doping.