A Sports Ministry-appointed Task Force, led by Pullela Gopichand, has recommended establishing a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) and a Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for coaches. The proposed NCAB would serve as the apex body for coach education, accreditation, and governance, aiming to standardize and professionalize coaching in India. The report suggests a tiered coaching pathway with significant emphasis on practical experience and proposes a structure for the NCAB including representatives from the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry.