Lok Sabha Question No. 3688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Sports Stadiums under SAI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3688 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## Sports Stadiums under SAI

†3688. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  sports  stadiums  operated  and  managed  by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the fee to use any of the sports facility of SAI has been increased more than 100 percent and if so, the sports-wise details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the schemes implemented by SAI;
- (d) the  amount  allocated,  sanctioned  and  utilised  under  these schemes including that for the maintenance of stadiums during each of the last three years and the current year; and
- (e)  the  contribution  of  these  schemes  in  promoting and developing the sports talent of youth in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a)  The  following  five  stadia  in  Delhi  are  maintained  by  Sports Authority  of  India  (SAI)  on  behalf  of  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and Sports (MYA&S):
- (i)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- (ii) Indira Gandhi Stadium
- (iii) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
- (iv) Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex
- (v) Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

(b) Under  the  revised  tariff  no  fee  is  being  charged  from  Below Poverty  Line  (BPL)  category  as  well  as  the  Girls  and  Government schools students below 18 years. The fee has been increased in the disciplines like Swimming & Shooting.

(c) to (e): To  supplement  the  efforts  of  State/  UT  Governments, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports through Sports Authority of India (SAI) is implementing sports promotional schemes  across  the country as per the details at Annexure -I.

The details of the amount utilized for the maintenance of  SAI stadiums are at Annexure-II.

Presently  under  SAI  Schemes  14143  talented  sports  persons (9843 boys and 4300 girls) are provided with regular sports training in 27 sports disciplines on Residential and Non-Residential basis in 281 SAI sports centres.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  3688  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON 03/01/2019  REGARDING SPORTS STADIUMS UNDER SAI ASKED BY DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO, MP:

1. National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme: Scheme is implemented to scout sports talent in the age group of 8-14 years from schools and nurture them into future medal hopes by providing scientific  training.    The  scheme  includes  the  following  three  subschemes
2. Regular Schools: This Scheme enables the budding sportsperson to study and play in the same school.
3. Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA):  To preserve and promote indigenous games & Martial Arts across the country.
4. Adoption  of  Akharas:  Akharas  are  adopted  by  SAI  to  promote wrestling being Traditional Indian sport.
5. Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC): A joint venture with Indian Army /  Air  Force/  Navy  with  a  aim  to  utilize  the  sports  infrastructure available at their regimental centres to train male sportspersons in the age group of 8-14 years to achieve excellence in sports.
6. SAI Training Centre (STC) Scheme: In order to groom the junior level sports  persons  in  the  age  group  of  10-18  years.  The  scheme  is implemented  in  association  with  the  State  Govt.  wherever  the requisite sports infrastructure is allocated to SAI.
7. Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme: The Scheme envisages tapping of talent from indigenous games and martial arts and also from the regions/ communities, which are either genetically or geographically advantageous for excellence in a particular sports discipline.   The sportspersons  in  the  age  group  of  10-18  years  are  identified  and nurtured for excellence under the scheme.
8. Extension Centre of STC/SAG Scheme: Scheme was started to cover schools  and  colleges  for  wider  coverage,  with  a  view  to  develop sports  standards  in  schools  and  colleges  having  requisite  basic sports infrastructure and had shown good results in sports. Trainees in the age group of 10-18 years are selected under Non-Residential basis for regular training.
9. Centre of Excellence (COE) Scheme: The scheme envisage induction of sportspersons in the age group of 12-25 years who have performed well at National Level Competitions and are at the brink of making mark in the International Competition.

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ANNEXURE-II

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  3688  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON 03/01/2019  REGARDING SPORTS STADIUMS UNDER SAI ASKED BY DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO, MP:

The  details  of  expenditure  incurred  on  maintenance  of  SAI Stadia in Delhi during the last three years is given below:-

(Rs. in lakhs)

| Stadium                            | Year    |         |         |
|------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|
|                                    | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium           | 777.56  | 1443.72 | 1785.63 |
| Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium | 548.08  | 1241.80 | 1033.60 |
| Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex      | 1125.93 | 2046.15 | 1810.74 |
| Dr. SPM Swimming Pool Complex      | 1065.62 | 1133.05 | 1091.67 |
| Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range     | 561.47  | 835.92  | 753.95  |

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