Lok Sabha Question No. 1319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Promotion of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH, NISHIKANT  DUBEY, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1319 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017

## Promotion of Sports

†1319.

SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- (a) the details of training institutions along with the provisions of sports education for promotion of sports in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the details of various centrally sponsored schemes being implemented for the promotion of sports, sports education and training institutions in the country;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  implementation  of  these schemes and if  so, the  outcome  thereof  and  the  deficiencies  identified therein;
- (d) the remedial measures taken/ proposed to be taken by Government for effective implementation of these schemes; and
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- (e) the details of funds allocated and utilised for each discipline of Sports under these  schemes  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year, year-wise?

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

- (a) The  details  of  training  institutions  along  with  the  provisions  of sports education for promotion of sports in the country, State/UT-wise are provided at Annexure - I.

(b) The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  is  not  implementing  any  Centrally Sponsored Scheme for promotion of sports, sports education and training institutions  in  the  country,  at  present.  The  'Khelo  India  -  National Programme for Development of Sports' Scheme being implemented by the Ministry  for  the  current  financial  year,  2016-17,  for  creation  of  sports infrastructure, conduct of annual sports competitions and identification of sporting talent, is a Central Sector Scheme. (c) to (e) Does not arise.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1319 FOR 09.02.2017 ASKED BY SHRI YOGI ADITYA  NATH,  SHRI  NISHIKANT  DUBEY,    SHRI  CHANDRA  PRAKASH JOSHI AND SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL, MPs REGARDING PROMOTION OF SPORTS

Annexure - I

Details of training institutions along with the provisions of sports education for promotion of sports in the country

## A.  Netaji Subhas National, Institute of Sports, Patiala (under SAI)

1. The National Institute of Sports was set up by the Govt. of India on 7 th  May 1961 to herald an era of systematic and scientific sports coaching in the country. It became Academic Division of Sports Authority of India w.e.f. 1 st  May 1987. It is considered as a premier sports Institute in Asia and is located at Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala (Punjab) with a total area of 268 Acres.
2. Aims & Objectives of the Institute
- To conduct short & long term academic courses in sports coaching, sports sciences and other related fields.
- To raise the competence of the coaches through organization of Refresher Courses for Coaches.
- To provide assistance to National Sports Federations for conducting National Coaching Camps for international competitions.
- To provide scientific back-up to the elite sportspersons for achievement of high level performance.

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- To organize conferences, seminars and workshops, on sports related subjects.
- To serve as a source of information and counseling on sports infrastructure through experts.
- To implement Sports Promotional Schemes of SAI.
- To identify sports talent in identified disciplines and to groom them through scientific sports coaching for achievement of excellence in sports.
- To implement the sports promotion schemes of the MYA&S.
3. The Following Academic Programmes are run in the Institute:
- (i)   Certificate Course in Sports Coaching (6 Weeks).
- (ii)  Diploma Course In Sports Coaching (10 months).
- (iii) Master's Course in Sports Coaching.
4. The Institute also provides scientific support to National Camps and Sports Authority of India (SAI) Schemes.

## B.    Lakshmibai  National  College  of  Physical  Education  (LNCPE),  Thiruvananthapuram (under SAI)

1. The  Lakshmibai  National  College  of  Physical  Education  (LNCPE),  Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, was set up on 17 th  August, 1985 under the then Deptt. of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.

## 2. Aims & Objectives

- i. To prepare highly competent and skilled leaders, teachers, coaches, scholars and administrators in the field of physical education, sports and games as well as associated areas.
- ii. To serve as a Centre of Excellence for research in physical education and allied areas.
- iii. To provide technical, professional and academic leadership to other institutions of physical education elsewhere in India and abroad.
- iv. To provide vocational guidance and placement services to people in the field
- v. To develop and promote programmes of mass physical education activity.
- vi. To provide infrastructure, board and lodging facilities for State and National level Coaching Camps as well as make this College a hub of ongoing schemes of SAI.
3. Academic Programmes run by the College:
8. (i) Certificate Courses (6 weeks)
9. (ii) Bachelor of Physical Education (4 years)
10. (iii) Master of Physical Education (2 years)
11. (iv) Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) (1 Year)
12. (v) Regular and Part-time Ph.D. Programme
13. (vi) NIS Diploma in Sports Coaching
4. The College also conducts National Coaching Camps.

## C. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education,Gwalior

The  Institute  is  an  autonomous  organization  under  the  administrative  control  of  this Ministry and is fully funded by the Government of India.  It is a Society registered under the Madhya Pradesh Societies' Registration Act, 1973. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports is the President of the Institute.

2. The Institute is at Gwalior. This  is a co-educational and fully residential institute  which primarily conducts regular degree courses in Physical Education and  offers 4 year degree  - B .P. Ed  (Bachelor of Physical Education) and 2 year Post Graduate degree  - Master of Physical Education. It also offers M. Phil. and Doctorate in the field of Physical Education. The Institute attracts student from abroad also.
3. In  addition  to  the  regular  degree  courses  as  above,  the  Institute  is  also  running  P.G. Diploma  Courses  in  (i)  Sports  Coaching,  (ii)  Fitness  Management  Sports,  (iii)  Yoga  and Alternate Therapy; and (iv) Diploma in Sports Coaching during the reporting year.
4.       The Institute has opened its North East Off-campus at Guwahati (Assam). The first batch of students admitted during the academic session 2009-10 for NERC, Guwahati had its campus at Gwalior itself, while the Institute commenced its academic program of B P Ed 1 st year and 2 nd year  at  Tepesia  Sports  Complex  in  the  year  2010-11  after  making  certain  alterations  and maintenance of the built-up structures there in the manner best possible for the Institute.
5.  The Institute has the following Departments:-
5. (i) Department of Physical Education Pedagogy
6. (ii) Department of Exercise Physiology
7. (iii) Department of Sports Psychology
8. (iv) Department of Sports Biomechanics
9. (v) Department of Health Sciences & Fitness.
10. 5.A.      In addition to above Departments, the Institute has following two centers:
11. (i)   Center for Advanced Studies
12. (ii)  Center for Sports Coaching & Management.
6. The Institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC- an autonomous body of University Grant Commission) with 'B' Grade (CGPA- 2.98 out of 4), which is valid for a period of 5 years from 28.3.2010. The Institute has been certified to the parameters of the ISO:9001. The Institute has also been certified by fulfilling all the laid criteria of 'Integrated Management System (IMS)' for its quality teaching, learning, training and research  in  Physical  Education,  Sports  and  allied  areas.  The  students  of  the  Institute  have achieved medals in the National and International games.
7. The Institute has adequate infrastructural and play-field facilities to cater to the academic requirements of the students as well as their residential needs and staff members of all categories.

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