Lok Sabha Question No. 2405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Contribution to NSDF
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2405 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## Contribution to NSDF

2405.   SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to encourage the Public Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs),  Public  Sector  Banks  (PSBs)  and Corporate Sector to contribute to the National Sports Development  Fund  (NSDF)  and  become  active  partners for promotion of sports in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the extent to which these objectives have been achieved so far;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any  scheme designed to identify and target medal prospects and give them liberal assistance for customised training; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is regularly interacting with the Corporate and Public Sectors for contribution to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for promotion of

sports in the country.  They are also encouraged to contribute to the NSDF under CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).

Further,  the  apex  industry  bodies  namely,  FICCI,  CII  and ASSOCHAM are represented in the Council of NSDF.

A statement giving details of contribution to the NSDF during the year 2014-15 to till date is attached as Annexure.

(c)  & (d): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had formulated  a  programme  namely,  Target  Olympic  Podium  (TOP) Scheme within the overall ambit of National Sports Development Fund  (NSDF)  with  the  objective  of  identifying  and  supporting potential  medal  prospects  for  Olympic  Games.    The  selected athletes  are  provided  financial  assistance  for  their  customized training  at  Institutes  having  world  class  facilities  and  other necessary support.  Benchmark for selection of athletes under the scheme is in relation to international standards and consistency in performance.  The athletes, who are prospective medal winners, have been identified through a process of research and consultation  with  the  National  Sports  Federations  and  National Coaches/Experts  of  the  relevant  disciplines.    There  have  been annual/semi-annual review of performance of selected athletes. The TOP Scheme continues for support of potential athletes for 2020  and  future  Olympic  Games  and  other  major  international competitions.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2405 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017  REGARDING  CONTRIBUTION  TO  NSDF  ASKED  BY SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA, MP:

## Contributions to NSDF from various sources and Government of India matching contribution:

| Year            | Name of the source through which the funds have been raised (Name of Donor)   | Amount donated (in Rs)   |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| 2014-15         | India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)                          | 100000000.00             |
| Total (2014-15) | Total (2014-15)                                                               | 100000000.00             |
| 2015-16         | The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd                                                 | 582654.00                |
| 2015-16         | Bank of Baroda                                                                | 10000000.00              |
| 2015-16         | Bank of Maharashtra                                                           | 1000000.00               |
| 2015-16         | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)                                              | 1500000.00               |
|                 | Total (2015-16)                                                               | 13082654.00              |
| 2016-17         | National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC)                    | 1000000.00               |
| 2016-17         | Syndicate Bank                                                                | 100000.00                |
| 2016-17         | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited                                       | 5000000.00               |
| 2016-17         | Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India Limited (MMTC)               | 1000001.00               |
| 2016-17         | Antrix Corporation Limited                                                    | 500000.00                |
| 2016-17         | Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited                                                 | 500000.00                |
| 2016-17         | Container Corporation of India Limited                                        | 1000000.00               |
| 2016-17         | Power Finance Corporation Limited                                             | 1000000.00               |
| 2016-17         | Allahabad Bank                                                                | 200000.00                |
| 2016-17         | India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)                          | 100000000.00             |
| 2016-17         | State Bank of Bikaner &Jaipur                                                 | 2500000.00               |
| 2016-17         | Electronics Corporation of India Ltd                                          | 1000000.00               |
|                 | National Seeds Corporation Limited                                            | 772015.50                |
|                 | Total (2016-17)                                                               | 114572016.50             |
|                 | Grand Total                                                                   | 227,654,670.50           |