Lok Sabha Question No. 4498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-22
Subject: Performance of Sportspersons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed, SADHU SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4498 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2018

Performance of Sportspersons

4498. SHRIMATI SAJDAAHMED: PROF. SADHU SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTHAFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the performance of Indian Sportspersons which is considered below par vis-à-vis international parameters;
- (b) the budgetary allocation made for the development of athletics with a longterm view;
- (c) the details of funds allocated in 2018-19 for the promotion of sports among differently abled sportspersons;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up sports university and centre ofsports sciences in various parts of the country; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Punjab?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) Preparation of Indian sportspersons and teams aimed at enhanced performance in International tournaments is an ongoing process.

The Government of India is providing all requisite  support to the  recognised  sports  disciplines  for  achieving  excellence  at  the

International level.

Based  on  standard  of  Indian  athletes/teams  at  international level  and  their  probability  to  win  medal  or  give  respectable performance  at  international  level,  sports  disciplines  have  been identified  and  categorised  in  four  categories  i.e.  High  Priority, Priority, General & Others.

For  preparation  of  Indian  sportsperson  and  teams  for  major international events, all requisite assistance is provided from the ' Scheme  of  Financial  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations (NSFs) ' as  per  the  approved  Annual  Calendar  of  Training  and Competition  (ACTC)  finalised  in  consultation  with  the  concerned NSF.

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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, stateof-the-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 incentives in the form of cash award to the athletes and their  coaches  who  win  medals  at  the  recognised  international competitions under the scheme of Special Award (Cash Award).

Government is also providing financial assistance to meritorious sportspersons for their customised training within the country and abroad under Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.

Further, the Ministry is implementing the Khelo India Scheme which aims to infuse sports culture and achieve sporting excellence  in  the  country  by  encouraging  sports  for  all  thus allowing  the  population  across  gender  and  all  age  groups  to harness  the  power  of  sports  through  its  cross-cutting  influence, namely,  holistic  development  of  children  &  youth,  community development, social integration, gender equality, healthy lifestyle, national pride and economic  opportunities related to sports development.

- (b) Budgetary  allocation  of  Rs.  342  Cr.  has  been  made  for Scheme  of  Assistance  to  NSFs.  Expenditure  on  preparation  and participation  of  sportspersons  belonging  to  discipline  of  athletics is also borne from the budgetary allocation for  Scheme  of Assistance to NSFs as per the ACTC finalized for athletics.
- (c) The  projected  financial  implication  for  the  vertical  of ' Promotion of sports among persons with disabilities ' of the Khelo India Scheme for the year 2018-19 is Rs.15.00 crore.
- (d)  & (e): The  Government  of  India  has  decided  to  set  up National  Sports  University  in  Manipur.  This  will  be  the  first  fullfledged  Sports  University  in  India  conforming  to  international standards.
- SAI  has  already  Sports  Science  Centers  at  its  04  Regional Centers  viz  Bangalore,  Kolkata,  NSNIS  Patiala  and  Delhi.  Also, efforts  are  being  made  to  set  up  Sports  Science  and  Sports Medicine Centers in 07(seven) Regional Centers. Besides, financial assistance is being provided for setting up/ augmenting of sports science centres in Universities/ Institutes. A total of 06 (six) such institutions have already been selected during the current financial year. The list of the selected institutions is as under:
1. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
2.  National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
3.  Laxmibai  National  Institute  of  Physical  Education  (LNIPE), Gwalior
4. Viswa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal
5. Central University of Rajasthan
6. Annamalai University, Tamilnadu

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