Lok Sabha Question No. 257 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Khelo India Scheme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †257 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## Khelo India Scheme

†257. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a) the salient features and objectives of the Khelo India Scheme;
- (b) whether allocation of adequate funds have been made  for development of youth and sports activities in the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  any  strategy  for improvement  and  development  of  youth  and  sports  activities  in  the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of construction of youth hostels and stadiums along with the funds allocated for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase the said allocation for the States/UTs?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) The salient features and objectives of the Khelo India Scheme is given at Annexure - I.
- (b) & (c) This Ministry implements different schemes for the development of youth and sports activities in the country.

Details of scheme with allocation of funds for development of youth  activities  in  2018-19  are  given  at  Annexure  -  II.  Details  of scheme with allocation of funds for development of sports activities in 2018-19 are given at Annexure - III.

However, State-wise allocation is not made by this Ministry for youth and sports activities in the budget estimates.

- (d) This  Ministry  has  not  released  any  grant  to  any  State/UT  for construction  of  stadium  during  the  last  three  year  and  current  year. However,  an  amount  of  Rs.52,34,805/-  was  released  in  the  financial year  2015-16  for  construction  of  Youth  Hostel  at  Roing  in  Arunachal Pradesh.
- (e) In light of (b) and (c) above, question does not arise.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  †257  FOR  19.07.2018  ASKED  BY  DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO, MP, REGARDING KHELO INDIA SCHEME

Annexure - I

## Vision

To infuse sports culture and achieve sporting excellence in the country.

## Mission

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 Khelo India Scheme would include the following components/ objectives:-

- 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

## Financial Implications

The scheme has been approved for implementation at a total cost of Rs.1756 crore for three years starting from 2017-18.

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## Khelo India Scheme

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †257 FOR 19.07.2018 ASKED BY DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO, MP, REGARDING KHELO INDIA SCHEME

Annexure - II

Details of scheme with allocation of funds for development of youth

(Rs. in crore)

| S. No.   | Name of the scheme                                              | Budget Estimate 2018-19                       |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| A.       | Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)                   | Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) |
| 1.       | Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan                                     | 255.00                                        |
| 2.       | National Youth Corps                                            | 80.00                                         |
| 3.       | Youth Hostel                                                    | 1.70                                          |
| 4.       | National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD) | 25.00                                         |
| 5.       | Scouting and Guiding                                            | 1.50                                          |
| 6.       | International Co-operation                                      | 20.00                                         |
| 7.       | Young Leaders Programme                                         | 20.00                                         |
| 8.       | National Discipline scheme                                      | 5.00                                          |
| Total    | Total                                                           | 408.20                                        |
| B.       | National Service Scheme                                         | 160.00                                        |
| C.       | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development            | 23.00                                         |
| Total    | Total                                                           | 591.20                                        |

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †257 FOR 19.07.2018 ASKED BY DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO, MP, REGARDING KHELO INDIA SCHEME

Annexure - III

Details of scheme with allocation of funds for development of sports

(Rs. in crore)

| S. No.        | Name of the scheme                                         | Budget Estimate 2018-19   |
|---------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| A             | Development in sports institutions                         |                           |
| 1.            | Sports Authority of India                                  | 429.56                    |
| 2.            | Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education        | 45.00                     |
| 3.            | National Dope Test Laboratory                              | 4.00                      |
| 4.            | National Anti-Doping Agency                                | 10.00                     |
| 5.            | National Center for Sports Science and Research            | 40.00                     |
| 6.            | National Center for Sports Coaching                        | 30.00                     |
| 7.            | Sports University in North East                            | 65.00                     |
| 8.            | World Anti-Doping Agency                                   | 1.00                      |
|               | Total (A)                                                  | 624.56                    |
| B.            | Encouragement and awards to Sportsperson                   |                           |
| 1.            | Special Cash Award including Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award | 11.00                     |
| 2.            | Arjuna Award                                               | 1.30                      |
| 3.            | Dhyanchand Award                                           | 0.30                      |
| 4.            | Dronacharya Award                                          | 0.40                      |
| 5.            | Pension to Meritorious sportspersons                       | 10.00                     |
| 6.            | Assistance to National Sports Federation                   | 342.00                    |
| 7.            | Human Resource Development in Sports                       | 5.00                      |
| 8.            | National Sports Development Fund                           | 2.00                      |
| 9.            | National Sports Welfare Fund                               | 2.00                      |
|               | Total (B)                                                  | 374.00                    |
| C.            | Khelo India - National Programme for Development of Sports |                           |
| 1.            | Khelo India                                                | 520.09                    |
| 2.            | CWG2010-SAI Stadia Renovation                              | 0.50                      |
| 3.            | Enhancement of Sports facility at J&K                      | 50.00                     |
| 4.            | Himalayan Region Sports Festival                           | 5.00                      |
| 5.            | Seminar, Committee etc.                                    | 1.00                      |
| Total (C)     | Total (C)                                                  | 576.59                    |
| Total (A+B+C) | Total (A+B+C)                                              | 1575.15                   |

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