3. Recognition and promotion of e-sport
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.
Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), such steps may include---
formation of guidelines and standards for the organisation and conduct of e-sports events;
establishment of training academies, research centres and other institutions dedicated to advancement of e-sports;
introduction of incentive schemes, awareness campaigns and public outreach programmes to encourage innovation and establishment of new enterprises to create e-sport technology platforms;
coordination with State Governments and recognised sporting federations for integration of e-sports within broader sporting policy initiatives; and
such other measures which are necessary to promote the sector, as may be prescribed.