Section 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.