‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App
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Source: This post on ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App has been created based on the article “Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Champions Clean Sports; Launches Push for NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine’ App” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024.

Why in news?

Recently, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports introduced the KYM app under the aegis of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India.

About ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App

1. Launched by: Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports

2. Aim: The app aims to empower athletes with vital knowledge to prevent inadvertent doping and promote fair competition.

3. Purpose of the KYM App: It is designed to strengthen the fight against doping in sports. It provides athletes with an easy way to check if a medicine or its ingredients are prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations.

4. Features of the KYM App:

i) Quick Verification: It helps athletes confirm whether substances are permissible under anti-doping rules.

ii) Sport-Specific Search: It allows users to select their sport and access tailored information.

iii) Advanced Search Options: It includes image and audio search functionalities for convenience.

5. Promoting a Clean Sporting Culture: It is part of NADA India’s larger mission to raise anti-doping awareness and education. It supports the vision of fostering fair, transparent, and ethical sportsmanship across all levels of competition.

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