Apparently Sports Ministry didn't consult AICF before removing cash reward for GM, IMs

Criticising the Sports Ministry’s move, All India Chess Federation Vice-President Dibyendy Barua revealed that there were no discussions between both parties. Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, he said, “No, we didn’t know. The AICF has not been consulted. They took the decision absolutely without consulting the All India Chess Federation. Definitely, it is not a good sign. As a player, I would say I don’t agree with this.”