Lok Sabha Question No. 1884 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-27
Subject: Targets for Olympics-2020
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1884 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2017

## Targets for Olympics-2020

## †1884. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has set any target of winning medals in the Olympics-2020;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, Sportswise;
- (c)
- the action plan prepared by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the  details  of  annual  budget  allocated  specifically  for  the purpose?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)
- (b)
- No, Madam.
- Does not arise.
- (c) The  Government  has  setup  a Task  Force to prepare a comprehensive  action  plan  for effective preparation of Indian sportspersons in the next three Olympic Games (2020, 2024 & 2028). The Terms of Reference of the Task Force are:-
- a) To  suggest  a  comprehensive  action  plan  including  shortterm,  medium-term  and  long-term  measures  for  effective participation  of  Indian  sportspersons  in  the  next  three Olympic Games to be held in 2020, 2024 and 2028.
- b) To suggest effective methods to identify core probable/medal prospects  for  2020  Olympics,  their  coaches  and  support staff.
- c) To  suggest  effective  talent  identification  system  for  2024 and 2028 Olympics.
- d) To  identify  components  of  world  class  support  system  for elite sportspersons and lay down the pathways.
- e) To  suggest  ways  to  achieve  synergy  in  the  efforts  of  key stakeholders within Government of India and across State Governments,  Indian  Olympic  Association,  National  Sports Federations, NGOs etc.
- f) To suggest ways to significantly improve the standards of coaching and sports scientist within the country.
- g) To suggest ways to create and upgrade sports infrastructure necessary to train top-level athletes.
- h) To make suggestions regarding foreign training and exposure of top-level athletes.
- i) To make recommendations on any other matters referred to the Task Force by the Government of India.

The  Task  Force  has  submitted  its  interim  report  to  the

Government.

Although promotion and development of sport in the country is responsibility of the concerned National Sports Federation (NSF) and State Governments & UTs, Government of India is playing the major role  by  providing  all  requisite  support  to  the  recognised  sports federations for achieving excellence at the international level.

Under the scheme of 'Assistance to National Sports Federations', identified promising sportspersons/teams are provided with  all  the  requisite  facilities  for  their  preparations,  such  as wholesome nutritious  diet,  food  supplements,  equipment,  state-ofthe-art  infrastructure,  lodging  &  travelling  facilities,  services  of reputed  Indian  and  Foreign  Coaches/Supporting  staff,  Scientific  &

Medical  supports,  Sports  Kit  etc.  besides  financial  assistance  for their abroad training and participation in International Competitions in India and abroad.  In addition the Government also provides cash awards  to  the  athletes  and  their  coaches  who  win  medals  at  the recognised international competitions under the Scheme of Special Award.

Government is also providing financial assistance to meritorious  sportspersons  under  the  National  Sports  Development Fund (NSDF) and Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme for personalized training/coaching under national /international coaches, participation in international tournaments held in India and abroad, purchase of sports equipment etc.

Furthermore, the Government has setup a committee under the Chairmanship  of  Shri  Abhinav  Bindra  for  identification  of  medal prospects athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games to be assisted from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme.

(d) While  the  Budget  Estimate  provision  for  2017-18  under  the Scheme of assistance to NSFs is Rs.302.18 crore, additional support will be provided to the athletes selected under the TOP Scheme.

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