Sports Certificates Now on DigiLocker

1. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment launched the digital issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker.
2. The launch event took place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
3. These certificates will soon be integrated with the National Sports Repository System (NSRS).
4. This integration will enable automatic disbursal of government cash rewards directly into athletes’ bank accounts, ensuring transparency and timely recognition.

What is DigiLocker?

1. DigiLocker is a secure, cloud-based platform that provides access to authentic digital documents.
2. It was launched in 2015 as a key initiative under the Digital India programme.
3. The platform is developed and maintained by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
4. Its core objective is to promote ‘Digital Empowerment’ by enabling citizens to access documents anytime, anywhere through their digital document wallet.

Key Features & Benefits of DigiLocker

1. Eliminates physical document handling, reducing paper usage and manual verification delays.
2. Offers real-time access to certificates issued by government departments and institutions.
3. Helps establish a trusted ecosystem where documents can be shared instantly with authorities and service providers.
4. Sports certificates via DigiLocker will ensure easy verification, faster recognition, and direct benefit transfers to eligible athletes.