Lok Sabha Question No. 996 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Importance to other Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 996 TO BE ANSWERD ON 08.02.2018

Importance to other Sports

996. SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  an  urgent  need  to  give importance to other sports and games along with cricket;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to encourage all other games and sports including Kabbadi and Badminton on the lines of cricket in the country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE ( INDEPENDENT CHARGE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL . RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD . )]

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- (a) to (c): Madam,  'Sports'  is  a  State  subject  and  it  is  primarily  the responsibility of the State Governments and the National Sports Federations  (NSFs)  for  promotion  and  development  of  their  respective discipline  of  sports.    Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  NSFs  by providing financial assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs, for participation  of  sportspersons  /  teams  in  international  sports  events abroad,  training/coaching  of  sportspersons/teams  through  Indian  and foreign coaches, engagement of Indian and foreign coaches, procurement

of equipment and consumables etc. Government has recognised Amateur Kabaddi  Federation  of  India  and  Badminton  Association  of  India  for promotion  of  Kabaddi  and  Badminton  respectively  in  the  country.  Also Kabaddi has been placed in 'Priority' category and Badminton in the 'High Priority' category so that they get maximum assistance under the Scheme of  Assistance  to  NSFs.  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  under  its  sports promotion schemes has introduced Kabaddi and Badminton discipline at various centres. There has been a gradual improvement in the performance of Indian sportspersons/teams in international sporting arena with outstanding performances in Kabaddi & Badminton.

Further, to encourage 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 the Government has launched Khelo India Scheme, which has following components:-

- (i) Play Field Development
- (ii) Community Coaching Development
- (iii) State Level Khelo India Centres
- (iv) Annual Sports Competitions
- (v) Talent Search and Development
- (vi) Utilisation and Creation/ Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure
- (vii) Support to National/Regional/State Sports Academies
- (viii)  Physical Fitness of School going Children
- (ix) Sports for Women
- (x) Promotion of Sports among persons with disabilities
- (xi) Sports for Peace and Development
- (xii) Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games

Government does not give any financial assistance to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which governs the sport of cricket in the country.

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