Lok Sabha Question No. 26 (STARRED), answered on 2022-07-19
Subject: Development of Sports Infrastructure
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sanganna Amarappa Karadi, S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *26 ANSWERED ON 19.07.2022

## Development of Sports Infrastructure

- *26.   SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA: SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has provided adequate funds for the development  of  sports  infrastructure  and  world  class  training  facilities including coaching camps in foreign countries for budding sportpersons to reach international standards;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State/UT-wise,  particularly  in  respect  of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  construct  multipurpose  sports stadium in every State of the country including Lok Sabha Constituencies of Koppal,  Kolar,  Kalaburagi  and  Mysore  in  Karnataka,  Tirunelveli,  Vellore Constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Solapur Constituency in Maharashtra for development of sports;

- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)  the  details of steps taken by the Government to construct a swimming pool at Nippani in Belagavi District in Karnataka under Khelo India Scheme?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

(a) to (f) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *26 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19/07/2022 REGARDING SHRI S OF

' DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE ' ASKED BY SANGANNA AMARAPPA AND SHRI S. MUNISWAMY , HON'BLE MEMBER LOK SABHA

(a) to (e) Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports infrastructure, including construction of multi purpose sports stadiums and creation of world class training facilities, primarily rests with the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  Central  Government  supplements their  efforts  by  bridging  critical  gaps .  However, under the 'Utilization and Creation/Upgradation  of  Sports  Infrastructure'  vertical  of  the  Khelo  India Scheme, this Ministry renders financial support for creation of basic sports infrastructure such as sports complex, synthetic athletic tracks, synthetic hockey fields, synthetic turf football grounds, multipurpose halls, swimming pools, etc. along with sports equipment.

Further, this Ministry implements various Sports Promotional Schemes across the country through the Sports Authority of India (SAI), viz. National Centres of Excellence (NCOE), SAI Training Centre (STC), Extension Centre of  STC, National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) - (with its sub-schemes for Regular  Schools,  Indigenous  Games  &  Martial  Arts  (IGMA)  School  & Akharas), whereby services of expert coaches, sports equipment, boarding educational  expenses, medical/  insurance  and  stipend  as  per  the  approved  scheme  norms  are and  lodging, sports kit, competition exposure, provided.

Training of sportspersons preparing to participate in major international tournaments is mainly held at Centres of Sports Authority of India,  which  have  adequate  facilities.  Further,  under  the  Target  Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), customized training including coaching in foreign countries  and  allied  facilities  are  also  being  made  available  to  medal prospects and high achievers.

State/UT-wise  allocation  of  funds  is  not  done  in  respect  of  the schemes  of  this  Ministry.  Details  of  allocation  of  funds  to  this  Ministry during the current financial year is ₹ 2254.00 crore.

The details  of  the  sports  infrastructure  projects  approved  under  the Khelo  India  Scheme  in  the  States  of  Karnataka,  Maharashtra  and  Tamil Nadu are given at Annexure.

- (f) The proposal for construction of swimming pool at Nippani in Belagavi district  has  been  received.  The  sports  infrastructure  project  proposals received under the 'Utilization and Creation/Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure'  vertical  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme are  considered  for financial assistance as per to the parameters of the Scheme subject to their completeness, technical feasibility and availability of funds.

## ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *26 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19/07/2022 REGARDING ' DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE ' ASKED BY SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA AND SHRI S. MUNISWAMY , HON'BLE MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA

## Details of the sports infrastructure projects sanctioned under Khelo India scheme

| S. No.    | Project                                                                                                                                                                    |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| KARNATAKA | KARNATAKA                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 1.        | Laying of Synthetic Turf Football Ground at SAI Regional Centre, District Bangalore                                                                                        |
| 2.        | Laying of Synthetic Hockey Turf at Sainik School, District Bijapur                                                                                                         |
| 3.        | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at SAI Southern Regional Centre, District Bangalore                                                                                     |
| 4.        | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Haliyal Taluk Stadium at Uttara Kannada                                                                                              |
| 5.        | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Town Shiralakoppa , District Shivamogga                                                                                              |
| 6.        | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at District Hassan                                                                                                                      |
| 7.        | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Hubli Dharwad, Municipal Corporation, Karnataka                                                                                      |
| 8.        | Construction of 300 Bedded (Triple Occupancy) Hostel at SAI Regional Centre, District Bangalore                                                                            |
| 9.        | Construction of Indoor Stadium at Karkala, District Udupi                                                                                                                  |
| 10.       | Construction of Multi-Purpose Indoor Hall at District Stadium, Chikmagalur Town in District Chikkamagaluru                                                                 |
| 11.       | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at Stadium, District Chikkamagaluru                                                                                                     |
| 12.       | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Stadium, District Koppal                                                                                                             |
| 13.       | Construction of Indoor Stadium at Sahyadri College Campus, Shivamogga for Kuvempu University, shankaraghatta, District Shivamogga                                          |
| 14.       | Construction of Tensile Structural Roofing at Udupi District Stadium and construction of gallery roofing work for swimming pool at Ajjarakadu, District Udupi              |
| 15.       | Upgrading of FOPs, water proofing work of the roof, renovation of spectators galleries and upgradtion of facilities of Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium at District Bengaluru |
| 16.       | Upgrading of FOPs and renovation of Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium at Bengaluru                                                                                            |
| 17.       | Upgrading of FOP in Hockey Stadium, Shanthinagar, District Bengaluru                                                                                                       |
| 18.       | Construction of Swimming Pool in Sri Jayaprakash Narayana National Youth Training Centre Vidyanagar, District Bangalore                                                    |
| 19.       | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track and other facilities at Netaji Subhash Southern Centre, District Banglore                                                               |

| TAMIL NADU   | TAMIL NADU                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 20.          | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Vandalur, Kelambakkam Road, Melakottaiyur Post, District- Chennai                                         |
| 21.          | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at District Sports Complex, District- Thanjavur                                                                                                                   |
| 22.          | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at District Sports Complex, District- Erode                                                                                                                       |
| 23.          | Construction of Swimming Pool at Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Melakottaiyur, Chennai, District Kancherpuram                                                                  |
| 24.          | Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track in Periyar University, District Salem                                                                                                                             |
| MAHARASHTRA  | MAHARASHTRA                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 25.          | Construction of Swimming Pool at SAI Western Training Center, District Aurangabad                                                                                                                    |
| 26.          | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at SAI Regional Centre, District Mumbai                                                                                                                           |
| 27.          | Upgradation of Olympic Swimming Parking Ground at Municipal Council, Katol District Nagpur                                                                                                           |
| 28.          | Upgradation of Synthetic Hockey turf at Shivchhatrapti Kridapeeth Sports Complex, District Pune                                                                                                      |
| 29.          | Upgradation of Shooting range at Shivchhatrapti Kridapeeth Sports Complex, District Pune                                                                                                             |
| 30.          | Creation of sports infrastructure facilities namely seating Gallery, Basketball ground, Lawn Tennis Court and Support academics and Training Centre/ Hostel in District Nashik Municipal Corporation |
| 31.          | Construction of 300 Bedded (Triple Occupancy) Hostel at ASI District Pune                                                                                                                            |
| 32.          | Construction of 300 Bedded (Triple Occupancy) Hostel at SAI STC, District Aurangabad                                                                                                                 |
| 33.          | Laying of Synthetic Hockey turf at Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, District Kolhapur                                                                                                                |
| 34.          | Construction of Advance Archery Range and Equipment purchase in front of Santa Gagdebaba Amravati University, District Amravati                                                                      |
| 35.          | Construction of Multi-Purpose Hall at Solapur University, District Solapur                                                                                                                           |
| 36.          | Construction of Fencing Hall at National Center of Excellence, District Aurangabad                                                                                                                   |
| 37.          | Construction of Synthetic Athletic Track at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Campus, District Aurangabad.                                                                                |

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