Lok Sabha Question No. 3976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-10
Subject: Utilisation of Stadiums
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3976 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2017

## Utilisation of Stadiums

3976.  SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of stadiums which are maintained or controlled by the Government in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has conducted any review regarding the number of days the said stadiums are used for their earmarked purposes in a year;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has any plan to increase the utilisation of such stadiums; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a)   The following five stadia in Delhi are being maintained by Sports Authority of India

(SAI) on behalf of MYA&S:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium(JNS)
2. Indira Gandhi Sports Complex (IGSC)
3. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (MDCNS)
4. Dr. Syama  Prasad Mookerjee Swimming  Pool Complex  (Dr. SPMSPC)
5. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges (Dr. KSSR)
6. (b) & (c): Yes Madam.
1. These  stadiums  are  being  utilized  for  conduct  of  National  and International sports events, National Coaching Camps,  SAI National Sports Academies, Come and play scheme for General Public etc round the year.
2. The Field of Play at the five stadia and hostel facilities at JNS and IGSC  are  being  utilized  throughout  the  year  for  conducting national camps, training young talented athletes, come and play trainees and competitions.
3. Come & Play Scheme has been introduced to encourage children to take up sporting activity.    The  scheme  aims  at  mass participation in sports. The scheme runs throughout the year. The Sports facilities available for Come and play trainees are provided at Annexure.
4. The J.N. Stadium has been selected by FIFA/AIFF as one of the venues for hosting the U/17 FIFA World Cup 2017.  Work is under progress for up gradation of the required infrastructure including Field of Play and built up area.
5. A  portal  for  Online  booking  of  SAI  Stadia  was  launched  on 01.09.2016 to make Stadia bookings more users friendly.
12. (d) & (e): The existing facilities at various stadia are being utilized effectively. However, continuous efforts are made to further increase the footfall.
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## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO  3976  TO  BE  ANSWERED  BY 10.08.2017  REGARDING  UTILISATION  OF  STADIUMS  ASKED  BY SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR, MP:

## Detail of sports facilities available in various SAI Stadia in Delhi

| Name of Stadium              | Sports facilities available                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium     | I. Athletic II. Football III. Volleyball IV. Weightlifting Auditorium V. Basketball VI. Table-Tennis VII. Archery, VIII. Badminton IX. Weightlifting hall X. Cricket XI. Lawn Tennis XII. Recreational Cycling track XIII. Recreational Walking track XIV. Billiard & Snooker XV. Fitness Centre XVI. Yoga |
| Indira Gandhi Sports Complex | I. Badminton II. Gymnastic III. Cycling IV. Wrestling V. Table-Tennis VI. Judo VII. Basketball VIII. Volleyball IX. Cricket X. Boxing XI. Sepaktakraw XII. Wushu XIII. Recreational Cycling track XIV. Recreational Walking track                                                                          |

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|                                                  | XV. XVI. XVII.              | Billiard & Snooker Fitness Centre Yoga                                                              |
|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium               | I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. | Cricket Hockey Lawn Tennis Kabaddi Swimming Pool Fitness Centre Yoga                                |
| Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex | I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. | Swimming Diving & Water Polo Volleyball Roller Skating Billiard & Snooker Fitness Centre Yoga       |
| Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range                   | I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. | Shooting Volleyball Basketball Skating Billiard & Snooker Recreational Cycling Track Fitness Centre |

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