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Indian Traditional Arts - 5R (Research, Revive, Rejuvenate, Restore and Retention)
Description/achievement of initiative

(a) To plan and carry out activities related to Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational programs such as Silambam, Kuttu Varisai and Varma Kalai among members. (b) To promote, encourage, and develop Silambam, Kuttu Varisai and Varma Kalai training at the National, Continent, and International levels. (c) To support, promote and uphold the highest standards and professional ethics in accordance with Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports program by abide to the Code of Conduct for Silambam, Kuttu Varisai and Varma Kalai. (d) To serve as a resource center for information, management, training and networking for Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational programs for industry either in a Charitable, Schools, Institutions, College, University, Business or Company, Club, Trust, Society, Association, Federation, Foundation and; or any related Organizations in compliance with the principles set forth in Silambam related to the Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational programs of World Silambam Association. (e) To foster and strengthen links with athletes and Silambam, Kuttu Varisai and Varma Kalai practitioners worldwide to exchange knowledge, experience, and resources.

Implementation methodologies

The functions of the World Silambam Association (WSA) are as follows: (a) To work towards a professionally successful, reputable, and responsible. (b) To develop and enhance Silambam related to the Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational programs with professionalism. (c) To serve as an authoritative and representative platform for Silambam related to the Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational programs related industries. (d) To elect members to represent the Association in any competition or activity of Silambam, Kuttu Varisai, and Varma Kalai. (e) To join a representative body at the National, Continent, and International levels. (f) Acting as a body designing, managing, promoting, and managing Silambam, Kuttu Varisai, and Varma Kalai training at the National, Continent, and International levels. (g) To create and create awareness on the importance of rules and laws of Silambam programs among members. (h) Conduct courses and training among members. (i) Organize or help organize and host competitions for Silambam, Kuttu Varisai, and Varma Kalai exercises at the National, Continent, or International levels. (j) For facilitate our programs in the form of Silambam (the Indian Traditional Martial Arts and Sports for Education, Health, Fitness, Culture, Nature, Climate Change, and Recreational) programs at a Charitable, Schools, Institutions, College, University, Business or Company, Club, Trust, Society, Association, Federation, Foundation and; or any related Organizations in any other good-will community work of World Silambam Association, the Association shall obtain approval from their governing body in the representative country. (k) Solve internal issues and conflicts involving members. (l) Maintain good relations with its governing body/representative and Traditional Arts or Sports Association or another agency. (m) Ensure selection procedures to represent the Association to the participating competitions are open and fair. (n) Ensure that every program and activity shall be based on this constitution and the regulations thereunder. (o) Ensure that the Constitution and the rules of the Association are followed and followed by all members. (p) Ensure the report of the audited activities and financial accounts for the previous financial year is provided. (q) Ensure that Charitable or Business activities undertaken to supplement the Association's finances do not conflict with National law and International law.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

The Board Committee (Management) may adopt a Governance Manual which may contain regulations, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines, in so far as these are not contrary to the law or this Constitution or Regulations adopted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meeting as described in this Constitution of Articles. The Board Committee (Management) may amend or repeal such Governance Manual at any time in accordance to Law and Principles set with United Nations Goals.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The powers of World Silambam Association are exercised by its organs, namely: BOARD COMMITTEE (MANAGEMENT) (a) Board Committee: -Founder and Chairman, -Deputy Chairman, -General Secretary, -Assistant Secretary, -General Treasurer, -Assistant Treasurer. (b) Executive Committee (EC) - seven (7) Members; SILAMBAM COMMITTEE (ELECTED EXTERNAL/FOREIGN) (c) Silambam Commission (SC); -Vice President (1,2,3,4), -National Representatives (to represent their resident country), -Vice-President, -Public Relationship Officer (PRO), -Silambam Organizing Committee (SOC), -Education Committee, -Medical Committee, -Athletes Committee, -Para-Silambam Committee, -Gender Equality Committee, -Children Committee, -Registrar, -Technical Committee (TC), -Traditional Martial Arts & Sports Coaching Committee, -Referee Committee (RC), -Competition Rules Committee, -Anti-Doping Officer, -Discipline and Ethics Committee (DEC), -Inclusion Officer, (To disseminate information and provide advice on matters relating to the inclusion of children and youth. To keep up-to-date and work within relevant legislation, guidance, policies, and strategic plans.)

Partner(s)

World Silambam Association (WSA), World Silambam, Silambam Asia, Silambam India Association, Silambam, Malaysia Association of Silambam Asia
Progress reports
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Goal 8
Goal 9
Goal 16
Goal 17
14 February 2021
District Tournament (Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu - India)
21 July 2019
District Tournament (Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu - India)
26-28 February 2021
State Tournament (Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu - India)
28-29 December 2019
National Tournament 2019 (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu - India)
7 July 2019
District Tournament (Chennai District, Tamil Nadu - India)
Dec 2018
World Silambam Event 2018 (Madurai - India)
July 2019
1st. World Silambam Congress 2019 (Sarawak - Malaysia)
In-kind contribution
General Public, Delegates from clubs or associations, Trainers
Other, please specify
Students Fees Collection

Basic information
Time-frame: December 2018 - December 2030
Partners
World Silambam Association (WSA), World Silambam, Silambam Asia, Silambam India Association, Silambam, Malaysia Association of Silambam Asia
Countries
Contact information
Murugan Chillayah, Guruji, murugan@silambam.org.in
United Nations