Lok Sabha Question No. 3886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-08
Subject: National Sports Policy
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, OM BIRLA, Richard Hay

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3886 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2016

## National Sports Policy

†3886.   SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRI OM BIRLA; PROF. RICHARD HAY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  any  changes  in  the existing National Sports Policy and if so, the details thereof and if not, the present implementation status of the said policy;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  implement  the National  Sports  Code  on  State  Sports  Federations  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the funds released and utilized under the policy  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year, State/UT-wise;
- (d) the details of the targets fixed and achieved under the policy  during  the  said  period,  State/UT-wise  along  with  the  steps taken by the Government for effective implementation thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  any policy  for  the  livelihood  of  former  national  level  sportspersons  in the country and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) No  Madam.  Presently  National  Sports  Policy,  2001  is  in existence and aims to achieve the goals of mass participation in sports and promotion of excellence in sports.  The various schemes of the department are tailored for achieving  of the aforesaid two objectives.
- (b) 'Sports'  is  a  State  subject.  Government  only  deals  with  the National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs).  To  ensure  that  the  NSFs adhere  to  the  principles  of  good  governance,  Government  has issued  guidelines  including  age  and  tenure  limits  in  respect  of Office Bearers of the NSFs, fair and transparent elections, prevention of age frauds and sexual harassment of sportspersons, observance  of  Right  to  Information  (RTI),  etc.     These  guidelines are part of the National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI), 2011,  which  came  into  effect  from  31.01.2001,  and  aimed  at ensuring transparency and good governance in NSFs. Government insists  on  observance  of  these  guidelines  by  the  NSFs  to  receive recognition  and  become  eligible  to  receive  financial  as  well  as other  forms  of  assistance  from  the  Government  of  India.  State Governments have been requested to promulgate suitable

instructions / law to enforce the provisions of the NSDCI in order to bring about good governance and transparency in the functioning of all the State and District-level Associations. So far, Delhi Government has issued instructions  to  Delhi  Olympic  Association and all recognized Delhi State Sports Associations to comply with the NSDCI.  Maharashtra Government has informed that necessary follow  up  action  for  enforcement  of  NSDCI  in  the  State  has  been initiated. The remaining State Governments were again on 11.08.2015  advised  to  take  immediate  steps  to  implement  the same.

- (c) Budgetary allocation in respect of the schemes  of  the department is not state-wise. The budgetary allocation and expenditure of the department under Plan schemes for the last 3 years and the current year is as follows :-
- (d) Targets are not fixed state wise. Department is committed to fully  utilize  the  allocated  budget  under  the  various  schemes  and around 47% of the same has been achieved till 29.11.16. The status is regularly reviewed in the department to ensure effective implementation.
- (e) The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  provides  financial incentives  in  the  forms  of  cash  awards  and  pension  under  the 'Scheme  of  Special  Awards  to  Medal  Winners  in  International Sports  Events  and  their  Coaches'  and  the  Scheme  of  Pension  to Meritorious Sportspersons'. The financial assistance is also provided  to  the  sportspersons  in  indigent  circumstances  from  its scheme of 'National Welfare Fund for Sportsperson'.

(in Crores of INR)

| Year    | Budgetary Allocation of Department of Sports   | Expenditure of Department of Sports   |
|---------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2013-14 | 1093                                           | 1031.41                               |
| 2014-15 | 1008                                           | 1000.59                               |
| 2015-16 | 942.46                                         | 941.20                                |
| 2016-17 | 1114.85 ( as on 29.11.16 )                     | 521.52 ( as on 29.11.16 )             |

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