Carrom is one of the most popular indoor games in India. Once treated a pastime game limited to children and ladies, it is now played at competitive level in an organized manner. It is a scientific game and is based on physics and geometry. It requires thorough knowledge of angles, deftness of touch, keen sight and superlative control of nerves besides mental and physical fitness. It also requires skill and deep concentration.

The Government of India and State Governments recognize this game. It is treated at par with other game in India. The Government of India is releasing grant-in-aid for national carrom championships. Different State Sports Councils are also extending financial help to the State Associations for different carrom activities. In 1991, the Government of India included the game of carrom in its list for the purpose of recruitment under sports quota in Government offices/ organizations. Hence, carrom players are getting jobs in Government offices and Public Sector Undertakings under sports quota. Carrom players are getting scholarships from Sports Authority of India. This game is also recognized by few State Governments for admissions under sports in different degree courses including medicines and engineering. The School Games Federation of India recognized it in 1996. The Indian Olympic Association has also recognized this game.

ISPL aims to provide to maintain India’s pre-eminent position in elite carrom, and to remain world leader in our approach to the game. We also aim to make our youngsters for national & international level carom championship. We are trying to make a national and international level platform to showcase the talent of carrom at grassroots levels in order to maintain Indian carrom as a world leader.