Lok Sabha Question No. 420 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Sports Equipments in Training Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.420 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

Sports Equipments in Training Centres

*420. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

(a) whether the Government has any scheme/provision for providing sports  equipments  at  various  sports  training  centres  in  the  country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the condition of sports equipments available at various sports training centres in the country are inspected regularly;

(c) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and

(d) if not, the other measures taken/being taken by the Government to ensure that such equipments are main tained in working condition?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.420 TO BE ASWERED ON 30.03.2017 REGARDING SPORTS EQUIPMENTS IN TRAINING  CENTRES ASKED BY SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI.

(a) Yes, Madam.  To promote sports in the country, Sports Authority of India (SAI) has established 10 Regional Centres and 02 educational institutions in the country to  implement  the  sports  promotional schemes in 27 sports discipline through its 289 sports centres.

To  impart  regular  sports  training  to  the  sports  person  selected under SAI Schemes,  the  provision of sports specific  equipment (Consumable and Non- Consumable) in the identified sports discipline is  made  available  in  each  SAI  Sports  Centre  as  per  the  approved scheme norms.

In  order  to  rationalize  the  provision  of  sports  equipment  under STC & SAG Scheme, the earlier provision of Annual Maintenance Grant which contained composite provision of expenditure on civil/electrical, horticulture,  security,  housekeeping,  water  &  electricity  including sports  equipment  (Consumable  and  Non-Consumable)  was  delinked and  a  separate  provision  based  on  number  of  trainees  in  the  centre was made under Annual Grant for Consumable and Non-Consumable. This provision has come into effect from 01.7.2016.

The procurement of sports equipment for SAI Training Centres is either done by the respective Regional Centres or through Equipment Support (ES) Division at Head Office.

The funds are allocated accordingly  to  the  respective  Regional Centres or to the ES division to meet the requirement by following due purchase procedure.

Provision of financial norms  under SAI Sports Promotional Schemes to meet the requirement of Sports Equipment is provided at Annexure.

Further,  As  for  as  sports  infrastructure,  equipments  and  other sports facilities required for the preparation for the elite athletes for

International  events  is  concerned  there  is  no  shortage.  Under  the Scheme of 'Financial Assistance to National Sports  Federation's' all requisite facilities including state-of-the-art equipment are provided to the eminent sportspersons.

SAI  organises  National  Coaching  Camps  for  the  elite  sports persons / teams preparing for International competitions.  SAI Centres where such training camp are organised have infrastructure, equipment, services of support staff and facilities at par with international standards.   Wherever various SAI STCs are being used for  holding  national  camps,  at  such  places  international  standard infrastructure, services and facilities are provided.

(b)  to (d):  The  sports  equipment  to  be  utilized  for  imparting  regular sports training to SAI scheme trainees is made available either in the form  of  Consumable  sports  equipment  or  Non-Consumable  sports equipment.  The condition of the sports equipment is   inspected and maintained  on  regular  basis  in  all  SAI  sports  centres.    In  fact,  the consumable sports equipment which is worn out over period of time is replaced with fresh equipment at regular intervals.  Similarly, the NonConsumable  sports  equipment  is  also  inspected  and  maintained regularly for its best use.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART  (a) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.420 FOR 30.03.2017 REGARDING SOPRTS EQUIPMENTS IN TRAINING CENTRES ASKED BY SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI, MP.

## SAI Sports Promotional Schemes to meet the requirement of Sports Equipment

|   S.No. | Name of the Scheme                           | Particulars                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Amount                                                             |
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|       1 | National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme | Annual grant for purchase of sports equipments to the SAI adopted regular schools & Schools adopted for indigenous games. Akharas adopted under SAI Akhara Scheme are provided a set of Wrestling mat and Multigym.                                         | Rs.20,000.00 Rs.6,50,000.00 (appx.)                                |
|       2 | Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC) Scheme       | Annual grant to the ABSC Centres for purchase of sports equipment per centre per annum                                                                                                                                                                      | Rs.5,00,000.00                                                     |
|       3 | SAI Training Centre (STC) Scheme             | Annual grant for sports equipment (consumable & non-consumable) to STC & SAG Centres based on the number of trainees in the centre is as under: - S.No. Number of trainees 1. Upto 50 trainees 2. 50-100 trainees 3. 100-150 trainees 4. Above 150 trainees | Amount Rs.05.00 Lakhs Rs.08.00 Lakhs Rs.10.00 Lakhs Rs.12.00 Lakhs |
|       4 | Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme              | Annual grant for sports equipment (consumable & non-consumable) to STC & SAG Centres based on the number of trainees in the centre is as under: - S.No. Number of trainees 1. Upto 50 trainees 2. 50-100 trainees 3. 100-150 trainees 4. Above 150 trainees | Amount Rs.05.00 Lakhs Rs.08.00 Lakhs Rs.10.00 Lakhs Rs.12.00 Lakhs |
|       5 | Extension Centre of STC/SAG Scheme           | Infrastructure and equipment support to the Extension Centres                                                                                                                                                                                               | Rs.01.00 Lakhs                                                     |

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