Lok Sabha Question No. 4939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-25
Subject: Pending Proposals
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4939

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2021

## Pending Proposals

†4939.     SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

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

- (a) the details of heads and sectors for which the Government has provided  grants  to  NGOs  for  youth  affairs  and  sports  activities during the last three years and as on date;
- (b) the  details  of  the  proposals  received  in  this  regard  from various  NGOs functioning  in  different  States  of  the  country  during the said period;
- (c)
- the actions taken on these proposals;
- (d) the number of proposals pending for approval; and
- (e) the reasons for the delay therein?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

(a): Details of heads/sectors for which the Ministry of Youth Affairs &  Sports  provides  grants  to  NGOs  for  youth  affairs  and  sports activities during the last three years and as on date are as under:

- (i)
- Youth Leadership and Personality Development
- (ii)
- Promotion of National Integration
- (iii) Promotion of Adventure
- (iv) Development and Empowerment of Adolescents
- (v) Technical and Resource Development
- (vi) Human Resources Development in Sports (HRDS) for academic  and  intellectual development  in  the  field of Sports.

(b)  to  (e):  The  details  of  proposals  received  in  this  regard  from various  NGOs  functioning  in  different  States  of  the  country  along with  actions  taken  on  these  proposals  during  the  said  period  are enclosed as Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (B)  TO  (E)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  †4939  TO  BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2021 REGARDING 'PENDING PROPOSALS'

Details of the proposals received from various NGOs functioning in different States of the country during the last three years and as on date under various Schemes of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Proposals received under National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD) Scheme

| Year    |   Sr No | Name of the NGO                                   | State     | Proposed Activity                                                               | Financial Assistance Sought (in Rs.)   | Action taken                                                                                                                                                                                               |
|---------|---------|---------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2017-18 |       1 | Rajyoga Education and research Foundation         | New Delhi | 10 National Integration Camp                                                    | 39,37,500/-                            | The proposal was placed before the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) of the NPYAD Scheme. The Committee decided that organizations concerned should be directed to apply online for further consideration. |
|         |       2 | India International rural Cultural Centre (IRCEN) | New Delhi | Multi-Cultural Activity                                                         | 40,00,000/-                            | The proposal was placed before the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) of the NPYAD Scheme. The Committee decided that organizations concerned should be directed to apply online for further consideration. |
|         |       3 | Indian Mountaineering Foundation                  | New Delhi | (i) Adventure Activity (ii) Celebration of Silver Jubilee of 1 st Indo Nepalese | 2,00,00,000/- 30,00,000/-              | PAC approved an amount of Rs.30.00 Lakh for Silver Jubilee Celebration of 1 st Indo-Nepalese Women Expedition and Rs.40.00 Lakh for                                                                        |

|         |    |                                                   |             | Women's Everest Expedition.                                                                                |                             | Adventure Activities                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|---------|----|---------------------------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         |  4 | Dev Bhumi Lok Kala Society                        | Uttarakhand | 30 Days Workshop                                                                                           | 2,62,000/-                  | The proposal was placed before the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) of the NPYAD Scheme. The Committee decided that organisations concerned should be directed to apply online for further consideration. |
|         |  5 | National Adventure Foundation                     | New Delhi   | Adventure Activities                                                                                       | 1,17,28,000/-               | PAC approved an amount of Rs.1,17,28,000/- for Adventure Activities.                                                                                                                                       |
|         |  6 | Sea Explorer's Institute                          | West Bengal | Adventure Activities (Water)                                                                               | 18,00,000/-                 | PAC approved an amount of Rs.18.00 Lakh for Adventure Activities.                                                                                                                                          |
| 2018-19 |  1 | Indian Mountaineering Foundation                  | New Delhi   | (i) Adventure Activity (ii) Everest Everest Expedition.                                                    | 1,95,00,000/- 6,30,00,000/- | PAC approved an amount of Rs.3.00 Cr for Everest Massif Expedition and Rs.1.65 Cr for Adventure Activities                                                                                                 |
|         |  2 | Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies | New Delhi   | National Seminar on 'Role of Young and Adolescent Girls with Disabilities in National Integration of India | 14,96,660/-                 | PAC approved an amount of Rs.5.00 Lakh                                                                                                                                                                     |
|         |  3 | North East Institute of Fashion Technology        | Assam       | Delhi Edition of mega Festival 'Celebrating North East'.                                                   | 25,00,000/-                 | An amount of Rs.25,00,000/- was released and the same was ratified by the Project Appraisal Committee                                                                                                      |
| 2019-20 |  1 | SPIC MACAY                                        | New Delhi   | Multi-Cultural Activity                                                                                    | 50,00,000/-                 | An amount of Rs.50,00,000/- was released and the same was ratified by the Project Appraisal Committee                                                                                                      |

|         |   2 | North East Institute of Fashion Technology   | Assam             | Delhi Edition of mega Festival 'Celebrating North East'.                                                    | 25,00,000/-                             | An amount of Rs.25,00,000/- was released and the same was ratified by the Project Appraisal Committee                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|---------|-----|----------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         |   3 | Phoenix Rising LLP                           | Arunachal Pradesh | Ziro festival of Music                                                                                      | 10,00,000/-                             | An amount of Rs.10,00,000/- was released and the same was ratified by the Project Appraisal Committee                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 2020-21 |   1 | National Adventure Foundation                | New Delhi         | Adventure Activities                                                                                        | 2,03,56,000/-                           | PAC decided that NAF may be asked to re-work out and formulate a fresh proposal indicating the activities that may be conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 along with the location and activity-wise fund requirement for the same provided the pandemic situation improves by then. |
|         |   2 | Indian Mountaineering Foundation             | New Delhi         | (i) Adventure Activity (ii) Indo China Joint Adventure Exchange Programme (iii) Cleanthon Himalaya campaign | 1,65,00,000/- 5,00,00,000/- 1,25,00,000 | PAC discussed that the programs proposed by IMF do not seem to be feasible as of now. As such, the same may be deferred for the time being.                                                                                                                                                |
|         |   3 | Research for Resurgence Foundation,          | Maharashtra       | Exhibition Diamond Sponsor for SarthakEduVision 2021                                                        | 10,00,000/-                             | An amount of Rs.10,00,000/- has been released and the same is to be ratified by the Project Appraisal Committee in its next meeting.                                                                                                                                                       |

## Proposals received underNational Youth Development Fund (NYDF):

| Year    |   Sl. No. | Name of theNGO                                  | State             | Proposed Activity                       | Financial Assistance Sought (in Rs.)   | Action taken                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|---------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2019-20 |         1 | International Friendship Car Rally Association, | Arunachal Pradesh | India-Nepal-Bhutan Friendship Car Rally | 96,51,615/-                            | The Committee discussed the proposal at length. It was observed that the organization is registered on Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog. They may be advised to seek assistance under Khelo India Scheme as there is a meager corpus of Rs.10.00 Cr. under NYDF.                         |
|         |         2 | Falcon Overlanders,                             | Karnataka         | Youth and Women Rally                   | 1,99,50,131/-                          | The Committee observed that the organization is not registered on the Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog, as on date. As per Govt. guidelines, such registration is essential for financial assistance.                                                                                    |
|         |         3 | Jay YogeshwarBahuuddeshi yaSanstha,             | Maharashtra       | Youth Empowerment Development           | 7,00,000/-                             | The Committee observed that the organization has already been receiving financial assistance from Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Nasik from 2017-2019. For taking up skill development activities beyond what is being already supported under NYKS, the organization may pursue with |

|    |                                                          |         |                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |             | Ministry of Skill Development.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  4 | Regional Institute of Handicapped Persons (RIHP),        | Manipur | Youth Cultural Exchange Programme, Tri-Cycle rally by Disabled Youth, Road Show, Awareness Programmes                                                                                                                    | 20,09,695/- | The Committee observed that the activities which the organization proposes to take up are part of the activities being taken up by NYKS. Therefore, the proposal cannot be considered.                                                                                         |
|  5 | Manipur Upliftment Centre,                               | Manipur | Yoga Classes, Technical Skill and Soft Skill Development training, Cultural and Civic activities, talent shows and performances, Career and personal development Seminar, workshop, lectures etc. Tree/flower plantation | 31,15,000/- | The Committee observed that the activities which the organization proposes to take up are part of the activities being taken up by NYKS. Therefore, the proposal cannot be considered.                                                                                         |
|  6 | Unique Trust,                                            | Manipur | Training on Entrepreneurial skills, Vocational Skill Training, Community Development Programmes, Promotion of Sports and Culture Career Counselling Sessions                                                             | 18,24,750/- | The Committee observed that the activities which the organization proposes to take up are already being taken up by NYKS. Therefore, the proposal cannot be considered. For taking up skill development activities, the organization may pursue Ministry of Skill Development. |
|  7 | Centre for Rural Empowerment & Development Organisation, | Manipur | Cultural Exchange Programme, Awareness, Counselling and Moral Education, Empower Youths to act on Social Change, Environmental Education, Youth Health Awareness                                                         | 20,41,200/- | The Committee observed that the activities which the organization proposes to take up are already being taken up by NYKS. For taking up skill development activities beyond                                                                                                    |

|    |                                                             |                | Programmes Youth Camps and Life Skill Development Training       |                 | what is being already supported under NYKS, the organization may pursue with Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship.                                                                                                                        |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  8 | Om Santi Development Society,                               | Assam          | Eradication of illiteracy amongst youth                          | 12,00,00,000 /- | The Committee observed that the organization is neither registered on NGO Darpan Portal of NITI Aayog, nor the proposal submitted is in the prescribed format of NYDF. Therefore, the proposal cannot be considered.                                 |
|  9 | GopalnagarShuvayan,                                         | West Bengal    | Youth Empowerment Development                                    | 27,67,000/-     | The Committee observed that the proposal is not in the prescribed format of NYDF and the organization actually appears to have submitted the documents of some other organization named 'The Credence'. Therefore the proposal cannot be considered. |
| 10 | Sneha Development of Rural People Society,                  | Andhra Pradesh | Computer Training for Youth.                                     | 6,99,300/-      | Since most of the proposals did not had merit, it was decided that the meeting of Executive Committee for consideration of the proposals may be convened in the beginning of the next financial year.                                                |
| 11 | Rural Development Association,                              | Andhra Pradesh | Empowerment of Youth / Adolescent through Life Skills Education. | 7,13,500/-      | Since most of the proposals did not had merit, it was decided that the meeting of Executive Committee for consideration of the proposals may be convened in the beginning of the next financial year.                                                |
| 12 | Meghana Grace Educational Society & Voluntary Organisation, | Andhra Pradesh | Development and Empowerment of Rural Youth                       | 7,00,850/-      | Since most of the proposals did not had merit, it was decided that the meeting of Executive Committee for consideration of the proposals may be convened in the beginning of the next financial year.                                                |

| 13   | United Welfare Association,                      | Bihar   | Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programme 5,00,000/-                           |
|------|--------------------------------------------------|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 14   | MeeraShukhalaLokSeva Kendra                      | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 15   | Gyan Technology SamajikSewaSansthan              | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 16   | GraminMahilaPragatiM anch                        | Bihar   | 2-day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 17   | Adhyayan AwmVikashSansthanPr avedhikiAwmPrabandh | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 18   | VishwaBandhuSamajik Vikas Kendra                 | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 19   | JeevanUjjawal                                    | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 20   | BuddhamVasudhaMana vSevaSanstha                  | Bihar   | 2 day seminar on rural youth development 4,46,400/-                                         |
| 22   | janUtthanSansthan The Impact, Bihar              | Bihar   | development 2 Day workshop on economic situation enhancement of unemployed rural 4,60,800/- |
| 23   |                                                  | Bihar   | 2 Day workshop on economic situation 4,60,800/-                                             |
|      | AbhimanSevaSansthan                              |         | enhancement of unemployed rural                                                             |

|    |                                                                 |                   | youth                                                                      |               |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| 24 | UpkarMahilaUtthanEva mJankalyanSamiti                           | Bihar             | 2 Day workshop on economic situation enhancement of unemployed rural youth | 4,51,800/-    |
| 25 | Unique Educational and Social Development                       | Bihar             | 2 day workshop on livelihood promotion of unemployed youth                 | 4,72,500/-    |
| 26 | Raghuunath Singh SewaSamiti                                     | Bihar             | 2 day workshop on livelihood promotion of unemployed youth                 | 4,72,500/-    |
| 27 | Jan ChetnaLokKalyan samite                                      | Bihar             | 2 day workshop on livelihood promotion of unemployed youth                 | 4,72,500/-    |
| 28 | SarvKalyanSansthan                                              | Bihar             | Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programme                     | 5,00,000/-    |
| 29 | Hriday                                                          | Bihar             | Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programme                     | 5,00,000/-    |
| 30 | Janani SarvaShikshaEvamShilp kala Kendra                        | Bihar             | Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programme                     | 5,00,000/-    |
| 31 | Spastic Society in trust                                        | Bihar             | National Integration Camp                                                  | 4,76,700/-    |
| 32 | Abhipsa                                                         | Bihar             | National Integration Camp                                                  | 4,96,700/-    |
| 33 | Saifi healing Touch Research Bureau for Social Welfare of India | Jammu and Kashmir | Access to Sport and Physical Activity for Children (in and out of School)  | Not Specified |
| 34 | Indian Women Development Society                                | Jharkhand         | Second Chance Camp                                                         | 4,56,000/-    |

|   35 | Shree NatrajShaikshanikSansk ritikWaKridaSanstha, Amravati        | Maharashtra   | Youth Empowerment Creative Facilitation                                              | 6,10,200/-    |
|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|   36 | YouthNetOrganisation                                              | Nagaland      | Setting up of 'Centre for Japanese Language &Employment'                             | 50,00,000/-   |
|   37 | Can Youth                                                         | Nagaland      | Excellence Award.                                                                    | Not Specified |
|   38 | Vasudha Institute For Devlopment Works Training And Rehabilitatio | Odisha        | Development and Empowerment of Youth Through Rural Counselling Centre                | 5,76,000/-    |
|   39 | Jai Hanuman Trust                                                 | Odisha        | Skill Training Programme (Bamboo Craft, Tailoring etc.)                              | 44,37,000/-   |
|   40 | Khandual Shelter                                                  | Odisha        | Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programme                               | 43,50,600/-   |
|   41 | Shalon Foundation                                                 | Rajasthan     | 2 Day Seminar on rural youth Development                                             | 4,46,400/-    |
|   42 | Deepalaya                                                         | West Bengal   | Youth Integration Camp for Eastern and North eastern States.                         | 4,48,000/-    |
|   43 | Chelyama Happy to Help Foundation                                 | West Bengal   | Development of Youth for community service                                           | 4,45,000/-    |
|   44 | Bamanbarh Milan Sangha                                            | West Bengal   | Skill Development Training Programme on Computer Education for the unemployed youth. | 4,91,850/-    |
|   45 | Bhagwanpur Block I & II Association of Social                     | West Bengal   | Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship                                                  | 4,98,420/-    |

|         |    | Welfare Organization                                    |             | Development                                                                                      |             |
|---------|----|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
|         | 46 | KamarparaRammohan Rural Development Society             | West Bengal | Youth Empowerment through Awareness, Counselling, Entrepreneurs, Skills Training and Support     | 4,94,550/-  |
|         | 47 | Diamond HarbourShikshaParisad                           | West Bengal | Youth Empowerment through Awareness, Counselling, Entrepreneurs, Skill Training and support      | 4,94,550/-  |
| 2020-21 |  1 | Ramakrishna Mission LokasikshaParishad                  | West Bengal | Youth Leader Training (Master), Youth Leader Training (Local),                                   | 57,63,050/- |
|         |  2 | Centre for Rural Empowerment & Development Organisation | Manipur     | Youth Engagement to end Coronavirus and empowering youth towards sustainability in post Covid 19 | 11,30,400/- |
|         |  3 | Rescue and Oxygen Societ                                | West Bengal | Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship development on Mobile Repairing and Solar Technology       | 4,91,670/-  |
|         |  4 | SachhiSaheli                                            | Delhi       | Menstrual Awareness workshops for Adolescent Boys and Girls.                                     | 30,39,750/- |

Note : None of the NGOs applied for Financial Assistance under NYDF in 2017-18 and 2018-19.

## Proposals received underHuman Resource Development in Sports (HRDS):

|   S. No. | Name of NGO                                                 | Particular                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Proposed Amount in (Rs.)   | Approved Amount   | Remarks/Decision                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh (RMA) | Proposal of Sh. Swami Raghevendrananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh, for Financial Assistance for Organizing National Workshop on Yoga Awareness among Children at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama and Other Venue, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 9th December, 2018 and 22nd December, 2018-reg. | 17,47,000/-                | Nil               | The Designated Committee of Scheme of HRDS desired that approval from Ministry of AYUSH may be taken                                                                                                      |
|        2 | Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)               | Proposal of Physical Education Fouindation of India (PEFI) for Financial Assistance for Organising 1st International Conference on Sports and Community Engagement (ICSCE-2018) from 7th to 9th February, 2019 at New Delhi-reg.                                                                                                | 25,00,000/-                | Nil               | The Designated-cum-Expert Committee has rejected the proposal.                                                                                                                                            |
|        3 | Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh (RMA) | Proposal of Sh. Swami Raghevendrananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh, for Financial Assistance for 3rd Workshop on Yoga Awareness among Children, Physical Education Teachers, Younbg Enthusiast and Citizens-reg.                                                                          | 17,47,000/-                | Nil               | The Committee noted that the proposed workshop is not relating to any Sports and funds for Yoga could be explored from Department of Youth Affairs. Hence, Committee decided not to support the proposal. |
|        4 | Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)               | Proposal of Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) for Financial Assistance for Organizing 6th National Conference on Physical Education & Sports Science at NDMC Centre, New Delhi from 4th to 5th November, 2019-reg.                                                                                                  | 10,00,000/-                | Nil               | The Designated-cum-Expert Committee has rejected the proposal as the same was not related to direct benefits to athletes.                                                                                 |
|        5 | GaganNarang Sports Promotion Foundation (GNSPF)             | Proposal GaganNarang Sports Promotion Foundation for Financial Assistance for Conducting International Shooting Federation (ISSF) Judges & Referee Training for Indian Shooting Sports Officials to be held from 17th to 21st April, 2019 at Pune-reg.                                                                          | 3,84,500/-                 | Nil               | The Designated-cum-Expert Committee desired that proposal to be examined by Sports Authority of India and considered in ACTC meeting.                                                                     |

|   6 | Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)                  | Proposal of Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) for Financial Assistance to Organize Clinic of the Coaches and Physical Education Professionals of Department of Sports, Government of Punjab at Ludhiana, Punjab in 3rd Week of December, 2019-reg.                  | 5,00,000/-   | Nil    | It was decided to reject the proposal as such conference/clinics benefits to sports were not palpable.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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|   7 | Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh (RMA)    | Proposal of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Gwalior, Madhaya Pradesh, for Financial Assistance for 3rd Two Days Yoga Workshop for School Children & Young Enthusiast on 30th January to 1st February, 2020-reg.                                                                    | 17,47,000/-  | Nil    | The Committee has decided that as the proposal does not relate to the field of 'Sports' hence it is not considered under the scheme of HRDS. Further, the Committee has decided that it may be considered under any appropriate scheme of Department of Youth Affairs and Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama was advised to submit its application to Department of Youth Affairs accordingly. |
|   8 | Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI)                  | Proposal of Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) for Organizing an Online 'Train the Trainers Programme' for Physical Education Teachers' and Sports Coaches to be held in October, 2020 (pan India) for 5000 Physical Education professionals and sports coaches-reg. | 5,00,000/-   | 500000 | The Committee approved the proposal for Rs.5 lakh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|   9 | Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) | Proposal of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for Financial Assistance for Organizing 10th Edition of International Conference on Business of Sports & Fitness "TURF 2020" (Virtual) from 8thto 9thDecember, 2020 under the Scheme of HRDS-reg.    | 13,50,000/-  | Nil    | The proposal was received with the paucity of time and later placed in the meeting of Designate-ccum- Expert Committee of Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sporta and it was decided that this Department may support for Rs.10 Lakh for next proposal.                                                                                                                         |
|  10 | EGROW Foundation                                               | Proposal of Prof. Ashok Kumar Vishandass, Director, EGROW Foundation, Noida for Financial Assistance for Research Project titled 'Economics of Sports' Under the Scheme of HRDS-reg.                                                                                            | 10,00,000/-  |        | The proposal was discussed in the details and decided that same may be approved for Rs.7.45 lakh and may be approved with pro-rata                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

|    |                  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |             |     | reduction in emoluments of lead researcher & associates. Currently in process for kind approval of Competent Authority.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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| 11 | EGROW Foundation | Proposal of Col. Mohinder Pal Singh, Director, EGROW Foundation, Noida for Financial Assistance for Research Project titled 'Identification & Promotion of Traditional Sports' Under the Scheme of HRDS-reg.            | 10,00,000/- | Nil | Proposal rejected as similar studies already conducted under the aegis of the MYAS.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 12 | EGROW Foundation | Proposal of Dr. Rattan Chand, Director, EGROW Foundation, Noida for Financial Assistance for Research Project titled 'Economic Determinants of Performance in Multinational Tournaments' Under the Scheme of HRDS- reg. | 10,00,000/- | Nil | It was decided that for time being this proposal may be deferred as same is not convincing the needs of Sports as of now. We may wait till report of first research 'Economics of Sports' and on the basis of outcome we my further plan for consideration of another proposal of EGROW Foundation. Currently in process for kind approval of Competent Authority. |

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