Lok Sabha Question No. 4039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Roadmap for Development of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dibyendu Adhikari

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .

## 4039 TO BE ANSWERD ON 12.12.2019

Roadmap for Development of Sports

4039. SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  not  made  any  roadmap  towards development  and  global  competitive  plan  to  develop  the  sports  and athletics in the country;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the reasons for dismal performance of Indian players in comparison to other Asian countries in international sports events; and
- (d)  the  details  of  budget  allocations  made  and  expenditure  incurred along  with  infrastructural  development  for  sports  during  the  last  six years?

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

(a) & (b) Roadmap for developing the sports in the country is guided by twin objectives of National Sports Policy 2001 viz., broad-basing of sports  and  promotion  of  excellence  in  sports.  Khelo  India  Scheme, launched  in  2017,  aims  at  infusing  sports  culture  and  achieving sporting excellence in the country through its 12 verticals by encouraging sports for all across gender and all age groups to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence. This Ministry supports athletes for training and competition through National Sports Federations and running high quality training facilities.

Sportspersons preparing for participation in international sports events are being assisted for their training and competitive exposures within the country and abroad through Annual Calendar of Training & Competitions.  Target  Olympic  Podium  scheme  is  being  implemented since  2014  for  meeting  the  requirements  of  customized  training  of medal  prospects  of  mega  sports  events  such  as  Olympics,  Asian games and Commonwealth Games.

Further, the Government is supplementing the efforts of the States/UT Governments in bridging the gaps in sports infrastructure under Khelo India Scheme.

(c) Performance of sportspersons in international events is dependent on the stage of development of sports in a country. Stage of development of sports in terms of sports infrastructure, training/coaching methods, sports science etc., in some Asian countries such as China, South Korea and Japan is of different level. With  the  launch  of  Khelo  India  Scheme,  there  has  been  increased awareness  and  participation  of  people  in  sports  and  Indian  athletes have earned accolades in sports such as archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, hockey, shooting, wrestling, weightlifting.

## (d) Details of budget allocation and expenditure including for infrastructure development, of the Department of Sports during last six years are as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| Year    | Budgetary allocation   | Expenditure    |
|---------|------------------------|----------------|
| 705.00  | 700.44                 | 2014-15        |
| 942.46  | 940.75                 | 2015-16        |
|         | 981.09                 | 2016-17 984.15 |
| 2017-18 | 1229.32                | 1393.21        |
| 2018-19 | 1381.52 1297.32        |                |
| 2019-20 | 1600.00                | 1105.54        |

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