Lok Sabha Question No. 337 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-21
Subject: Allocation of Funds to NSFs
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Bhola Singh, Vinod Kumar Sonkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.337

ANSWERED ON 21.12.2021

Allocation of Funds to NSFs

## *337. SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

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

- a) whether  the  Government  allocates  funds  to  the  recognized  National Sports Federation (NSFs) in the country;
- b) if so, the details of funds allocated to the recognized Sports Federations in the country since 2018, year and Federation -wise;
- c) the utilization of these funds by the Sports Federations during the said period, year and Federation-wise;
- d) whether  any  instances  of  misuse  of  funds  by  NSFs  have  come  to notice during the said period;
- e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  remedial  action  taken  by  the Government thereon; and
- f) whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  an  annual  audit  of  these Sports Federations and if so, whether any cases of financial mismanagement have been identified and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

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

STATEMENT  REFEERED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (f)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 337 FOR REPLY ON 21.12.2021 ASKED BY  SHRI  BHOLA  SINGH  AND  SHRI  VINOD  KUMAR  SONKAR  REGARDING ALLOCATION OF FUNDs TO NSFs

(a)Yes Sir. Government allocates funds to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs for promotion of sport for which it is recognised.

( b) & (c) Funds under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs are disbursed by the Ministry through Sports Authority of India (SAI), which is an autonomous  body  under  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and  Sports.  SAI furnishes the Utilisation Certificates for the funds transferred to the NSFs, and for the expenditure incurred by SAI to organise coaching and training camps  proposed  by  NSFs  in  SAI  centres  across  the  country.  SAI  also meets expenditure on international travelling, boarding and lodging, entry fee  and  other  incidental  expenses  of  Indian  teams/players  selected  for international competitions and sporting events by the NSFs. In the case of funds  transferred  by  SAI  to  NSFs,  75%  of  the  admissible  amount  is disbursed as advance, while the remaining amount  is provided on reimbursement basis. The details of funds allocated under the Scheme of Assistance  to  NSFs  and  expenditure  since  2018  are  given  in  Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.

(c) to (f) No instances of misuse of funds by NSFs have come to the notice of  the  Government  during  the  said  period.  NSFs  receiving  funds  of  Rs1 crore and above are subject to audit by the CAG of India. Audit of select NSFs  is  done  by  CAG  and  audit  findings/observations  are  sent  to  the concerned NSFs for necessary action at their end. Settlement of observations and audit paras are taken up by the respective NSFs with the

Office  of  CAG.  In  order  to  ensure  transparency  and  accountability  in  the functioning of NSFs, the Ministry has, since 2010, introduced the system of annual  recognition,  under  which  recognition  is  renewed  every  year  on submission of relevant documents, including the audited annual accounts of NSFs.

Annexure - I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (b)  to  (c)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 337 FOR REPLY ON 21.12.2021 ASKED BY  SHRI  BHOLA  SINGH  AND  SHRI  VINOD  KUMAR  SONKAR  REGARDING ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

## BUDGET ALLOCATION UNDER ASSISTANCE TO NSF SCHEME

(In ₹Crore)

|   Sl. No. | Discipline                          |   2018- 2019 | 2019-20 up to Sep, 2020   | 2020-21   |   2021-22 |
|-----------|-------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Archery Association of India        |        18.53 | 10.19                     | 12.15**   |      6.92 |
|         2 | Athletic Federation of India        |        42.95 | 55.00*                    | 32.52**   |     12.84 |
|         3 | Badminton Association of India      |        21    | 33.27*                    | 27.25**   |     13.36 |
|         4 | Boxing Federation of India          |        47    | 53.79*                    | 36.09**   |     10.87 |
|         5 | Hockey India                        |        37.5  | 36.18*                    | 30.34**   |     12.54 |
|         6 | Judo Federation of India            |         5.76 | 5.62                      | Nil       |      4.08 |
|         7 | National Rifle Association of India |        38.61 | 28.40*                    | 27.15**   |      8.25 |
|         8 | Indian Weightlifting Federation     |         8.14 | 10.96*                    | 10.23**   |      5.28 |
|         9 | Wrestling Federation of India       |        23.56 | 34.50*                    | 16.91**   |      6.7  |
|        10 | Gymnastics Federation of India      |         3.31 | 2.55                      | Nil       |      2.53 |
|        11 | The Indian Golf Union               |         3.93 | 2.70*                     | 0.78      |      2.04 |

|   Discipline | Discipline                              |   2018- 2019 | 2019-20 up to Sep, 2020   | 2020-21   |   2021-22 |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|
|           12 | Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India     |         3.03 | 1.60                      | 0.90      |      1.15 |
|           13 | Rowing Federation of India              |         5.62 | 8.50                      | 2.00      |      3.5  |
|           14 | Squash Racket Federation of India       |         3.52 | 2.93*                     | 1.18      |      2.04 |
|           15 | Swimming Federation of India            |         7.89 | 7.05                      | 3.29      |      3.32 |
|           16 | All India Tennis Association            |         3.7  | 2.40*                     | 2.70      |      4.89 |
|           17 | Wushu Association of India              |         4.41 | 6.00*                     | 2.75      |      4.03 |
|           18 | Yachting Association of India           |         4.78 | 7.58*                     | Nil       |      4.28 |
|           19 | Bridge Federation of India              |         1.83 | 1.50                      | 0.49      |      1.5  |
|           20 | Basketball Federation of India          |         5.24 | 4.60*                     | 5.09      |      3    |
|           21 | Billiards & Snooker Federation of India |         3.24 | 1.68*                     | 0.43      |      1.44 |
|           22 | All India Chess Federation              |         4.27 | 5.45                      | Nil       |      4.83 |
|           23 | Cycling Federation of India             |         8.11 | 10.00                     | 3.80      |      4.98 |
|           24 | All India Council of the Deaf           |         1.17 | 2.00*                     | Nil       |      1.38 |
|           25 | Equestrian Federation of India          |         2.89 | 2.89                      | 1.06      |      1.2  |
|           26 | All India Football Federation           |        23.08 | 29.94*                    | 10.31     |      2.99 |

|   Discipline | Discipline                             | 2018- 2019   | 2019-20 up to Sep, 2020   | 2020-21   | 2021-22   |
|--------------|----------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|
|           27 | Handball Federation of India           | 2.99         | 2.55                      | Nil       | 2.50      |
|           28 | Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association | 5.16         | 5.59                      | 4.72      | 3.79      |
|           29 | Paralympics Committee of India         | 6.03         | 10.00*                    | 2.90      | 7.10      |
|           30 | Sepaktakraw Federation of India        | 4.99         | 7.47                      | 1.68      | 2.00      |
|           31 | Special Olympics Bharat                | 5.26         | 6.00*                     | 0.38      | 5.02      |
|           32 | Table Tennis Federation of India       | 8.89         | 12.13                     | 2.74      | 7.77      |
|           33 | Volleyball Federation of India         | 5.04         | 7.34*                     | Nil       | Nil       |
|           34 | Fencing Association of India           | 2.99         | 16.94 (Up to June, 2021)  | Nil       | 3.00      |
|           35 | National Yogasana Sports Federation    | Nil          | Nil                       | Nil       | 2.76      |
|           36 | Indian Rugby Union                     | Nil          | Nil                       | Nil       | 1.00      |
|           37 | Kho Kho Federation of India            | Nil          | Nil                       | 2.91      | 5.95      |

*For the year 2019-20, budget was allocated till September, 2020 in view of Tokyo Olympics 2020.

**For the year 2020-21 budget was allocated till September, 2021 in view of postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020 to 2021.

Annexure-II

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (b) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 337 FOR REPLY ON 21.12.2021 ASKED BY SHRI BHOLA SINGH AND SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR REGARDING EXPENDITURE.

## EXPENDITURE UNDER SCHEME OF ASSISTANCE TO NSFs (In ₹)

| S N.                | Discipline                          | FY 2018-19   | FY 2019-20   | FY 2020-21   | FY 2021-22 (Till Nov, 2021)   |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 1                   | Indian Pencak Silat Federation      | 46,68,008    | 49,73,938    | 1,38,416     | Nil                           |
| 2                   | Archery Association of India        | 3,11,96,863  | 3,99,74,219  | 76,92,546    | 10,27,13,633.5                |
| 3                   | Athletic Federation of India        | 6,14,79,869  | 8,42,73,941  | 1,11,19,046  | 9,08,87,847                   |
| 4                   | Badminton Association of India      | 6,51,64,550  | 14,41,62,672 | 1,05,24,275  | 7,03,95,876                   |
| 5                   | Ball Badminton Federation of India  | 19,00,000    | 32,25,000    | Nil          | Nil                           |
| 6                   | Gymnastics Federation of India      | 23,45,797    | 49,10,890    | 20,68,444    | 69,23,825                     |
| 7 Boxing            | Federation of India                 | 9,08,38,268  | 12,85,44,718 | 5,77,48,556  | 8,26,79,549.78                |
| 8                   | National Rifle Association of India | 13,77,63,368 | 18,71,33,836 | 2,89,35,012  | 8,89,84,050                   |
| 9 Special           | Olympic Bharat 2,56,90,755          |              | 5,97,90,235  | 84,47,748    | 9,19,100                      |
| 10 Cycling India    | Federation of                       | 2,28,53,760  | 2,10,01,912  | 77,93,388    | 1,87,75,592                   |
| 11 Swimming India   | Federation of 49,45,186             |              | 87,37,192    | 19,01,472    | 89,28,370                     |
| 12 Equestrian India | Federation of 30,72,823             |              | 2,45,95,798  | 62,24,303    |                               |

| S N.                                        | Discipline FY 2018-19                    | FY 2019-20   | FY 2020-21   | FY 2021-22 (Till Nov, 2021)   |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 13 Hockey India                             | 11,25,23,418                             | 16,57,10,299 | 3,42,97,779  | 5,82,25,869                   |
| 14                                          | Volleyball Federation of India 86,02,893 | 2,03,72,254  | 13,56,238    | -                             |
| 15 Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India      | 1,75,164                                 | 42,060       | Nil          | Nil                           |
| 16 Indian Weightlifting Federation          | 1,70,60,132                              | 4,14,63,857  | 1,16,40,411  | 3,37,57,838                   |
| 17 Wushu Federation of India                | 2,43,83,840                              | 2,17,92,551  | 53,64,816    | 7,00,000                      |
| 18 Yachting Association of India            | 3,13,42,195                              | 3,35,18,589  | 95,30,639    | 1,37,40,282                   |
| 19 Baseball Federation of India             | 19,30,191                                | 31,87,500    | Nil          | Nil                           |
| 20 Sepaktakraw Federation of India          | 1,51,93,051                              | 1,65,81,536  | 20,56,300    | 5,00,000                      |
| 21 All India Chess Federation               | 2,85,93,840                              | 4,14,91,755  | 22,73,280    | 3,66,03,974                   |
| 22 Table Tennis Federation of India         | 5,15,74,955                              | 5,06,63,240  | 87,47,312    | 2,41,33,387                   |
| 23 Kho Kho Federation of India              | 62,46,361                                | 43,21,321    | 1,08,16,987  | 46,99,232                     |
| 24 Soft Tennis Federation of India          | 19,44,418                                | 36,07,368    | 16,50,000    | Nil                           |
| 25 All India Tennis Association             | 1,15,70,759                              | 2,21,06,918  | 1,78,25,765  | 96,27,000                     |
| 26 Para Olympic Committee of India          | 6,35,91,736                              | 3,51,79,201  | 1,17,20,664  | 2,40,12,455                   |
| 27 Basketball Federation of India           | 53,48,801                                | 65,08,960    | 60,49,588    | 1,77,89,401                   |
| 28 Rowing Federation of India               | 1,21,82,713                              | 2,70,90,539  | 33,44,278    | 1,72,61,864                   |
| 29 Billiards & Snookers Federation of India | 82,41,241                                | 1,16,08,891  | 27,49,295    | 26,69,700                     |

| S N.                                      | Discipline                 | FY 2018-19   | FY 2019-20   | FY 2020-21   | FY 2021-22 (Till Nov, 2021)   |
|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 30 Judo Federation                        | of India 1,55,62,923       |              | 2,22,62,525  | 61,68,851    | 1,52,57,924                   |
| 31                                        | Bridge Federation of India | 81,71,023    | 1,18,50,442  | 30,22,280    | 9,94,790                      |
| 32 Squash Racket Federation of            | India                      | 68,96,584    | 2,02,73,740  | 15,81,138    | 53,30,599                     |
| 33 All India Sports Council of the Deaf   |                            | 88,16,529    | 1,12,61,809  | 8,05,694     | 56,16,216                     |
| 34 Fencing Association of India           | 2,05,22,917                |              | 1,44,42,919  | 49,38,080    | 5,25,000                      |
| 35 All India Football Federation          | 10,45,51,974               |              | 13,92,69,436 | 5,21,28,679  | 3,44,82,100                   |
| 36 Ten-Pin Bowling Federation of India    | 48,38,664                  |              | 3,26,270     | Nil          | Nil                           |
| 37 Indian Golf Union                      | 71,52,184                  |              | 84,80,298    | 7,53,215     | 75,17,000                     |
| 38 Handball Federation of India           | 1,20,76,087                |              | 1,52,59,322  | 1,89,343.72  | 29,96,827                     |
| 39 Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association | 45,73,998                  |              | 87,47,231    | 1,30,29,668  | 3,86,100                      |
| 40 Wrestling Federation of India          | 6,89,06,747                |              | 13,45,19,708 | 1,49,11,508  | 7,05,94,204                   |
| 41 Karate Association of India            | 45,90,480                  |              | 7,350        | Nil          | Nil                           |
| 42 Atya Patya Federation of India         | 21,02,500                  |              | 30,59,371    | 1,25,000     | Nil                           |
| 43 Cycle Polo Federation of India         | 11,25,000                  |              | 20,25,000    | 1,87,500     | Nil                           |
| 44 Netball Federation of India            | 9,00,000                   |              | 21,25,000    | 10,00,000    | 7,50,000                      |
| 45 TenniKoit Federation of India          | 7,00,000                   |              | 30,32,864    | 14,22,628    | Nil                           |
| 46 School Game Federation of India        | 5,33,293                   |              | Nil          | 2,40,650     | Nil                           |
| 47 Indian Rugby Football Union            | 5,25,000                   |              | 38,50,000    | 3,37,500     | 40,74,800                     |
| 48 Softball Association of India          | 5,25,000                   |              | 18,25,000    | Nil          | Nil                           |

| S N.                                    | Discipline   | FY 2018-19   | FY 2019-20   | FY 2020-21   |   FY 2021-22 (Till Nov, 2021) |
|-----------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| All India Carrom Federation             | Nil          | 16,50,000    | Nil          | Nil          |                            49 |
| Mallakhamb Federation of India          | Nil          | 18,86,711    | Nil          | Nil          |                            50 |
| Roller Skating Federation of India      | Nil          | 33,43,640    | 5,50,000     | Nil          |                            51 |
| Shooting Ball Federation of India       | Nil          | 24,73,855    | 20,00,000    | Nil          |                            52 |
| Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India | Nil          | 6,12,500     | 8,75,000     | Nil          |                            53 |
| Kudo International Federation of India  | Nil          | Nil          | Nil          | 16,50,000    |                            54 |
| National Yogasana Sports Federation     | Nil          | Nil          | Nil          | 22,00,000    |                            55 |

## INDEX

|   Sl. No. | Contents                                                                                           | Page Nos.   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
|         1 | Bio-data of Hon'ble Members                                                                        | 13-16       |
|         2 | Thrust of Question                                                                                 | 17          |
|         3 | Possible Supplementary Questions                                                                   | 18-24       |
|         4 | Annexure-I (Brief of Scheme - DoS)                                                                 | 25-27       |
|         5 | Annexure-II (Brief on funding under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) | 28          |
|         6 | Annexure-III ( Categorization of sports disciplines )                                              | 29          |

## 17 th  POSITION

## NOTE FOR PAD

for

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 337

to be asked on 21.12.2021

By

## SHRI BHOLA SINGH

## SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR regarding

'Allocation of Funds to NSFs'

## Members Bioprofile

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Singh, Shri Bhola

Constituency   :

Bulandshahr (SC) (Uttar Pradesh)

Party Name     :

Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)

Email Address :

bholasingh@sansad.nic.in

drbholasingh@gmail.com

Father's Name

Shri. Kishan Lal Singh

Mother's Name

Late Smt. Mallo Devi

Date of Birth

10 Sep 1977

Place of Birth

Village-Bohich, Distt. Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh)

Marital Status

Married

Date of Marriage

06 May 2002

Spouse's Name

Smt. Anuradha Singh

No. of Sons

2

Educational

Qualifications

Graduate

Educated at C.C.S. University, Meerut

Profession

Agriculturist Businessperson

Permanent Address

Vill.+P.O. - Bohich, Tehsil - Shikarpur

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh

A-74, Yamunapuram,

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh Tel : (05732) 2281111, 09719917331 (M)

Present Address

14-B, Firozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel : (011) 23731276, 09013869417 (M)

## Positions Held

| May, 2014Elected to 16 th Lok Sabha                                                            | May, 2014Elected to 16 th Lok Sabha                                                            |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 Sep. 2014 - 25 May 2019                                                                      | Member, Standing Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution                   |
| Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology          | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology          |
| May, 2019Re-elected to 17 th Lok Sabha (2 nd term)                                             | May, 2019Re-elected to 17 th Lok Sabha (2 nd term)                                             |
| 13 Sept. 2019 onwardsMember, Standing Committee on Labour                                      | 13 Sept. 2019 onwardsMember, Standing Committee on Labour                                      |
| Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare                          | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare                          |
| Social And Cultural Activities Associated with several Organizations engaged in Social Welfare | Social And Cultural Activities Associated with several Organizations engaged in Social Welfare |
| Special Interests                                                                              | Special Interests                                                                              |
| Favourite Pastime and Recreation                                                               | Favourite Pastime and Recreation                                                               |
| Social Service                                                                                 | Social Service                                                                                 |
| Countries Visited China (As a Member of the Party Delegation in November 2014)                 | Countries Visited China (As a Member of the Party Delegation in November 2014)                 |

## Members Bioprofile

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## Sonkar, Shri Vinod Kumar

Constituency   :

Kaushambi (SC) (Uttar Pradesh)

Party Name     :

Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)

Email Address :

Vinod.sonkar@sansad.nic.in bjpvinodsonkar@gmail.com

Father's Name

Shri Amar Nath Sonkar

Mother's Name

Late Smt. Champa Devi

Date of Birth

18 Feb 1970

Place of Birth

Sadiyapur, Distt. Prayagraj, (Uttar Pradesh)

Marital Status

Married

Date of Marriage

22 May 2002

Spouse's Name

Smt. Sangeeta Sonkar

No. of Sons

2

Educational Qualifications

Graduate

Educated at Allahabad University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Profession

Trader

Permanent Address

222A/2A, Jayanti Pur, Preetam Nagar, Prayagraj, U.P. 09415247421 (M)

Present Address

10, Talkatora Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel : (011) 23712064, 09013869453 (M)

## Positions Held

May, 2014 Elected to 16 th Lok Sabha 1 Sep. 2014 - 25 May 2019 Member, Standing Committee on Commerce

| Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas           | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas           |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 29 Dec. 2017 - 25 May 2019Member, Court of University of Allahabad th nd        | 29 Dec. 2017 - 25 May 2019Member, Court of University of Allahabad th nd        |
| May, 2019Re-elected to 17 Lok Sabha (2 term)                                    | May, 2019Re-elected to 17 Lok Sabha (2 term)                                    |
| 13 Sept. 2019 onwards                                                           | Member, Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas                         |
| 09 Oct. 2019 onwards Chairperson, Committee on Ethics                           | 09 Oct. 2019 onwards Chairperson, Committee on Ethics                           |
| 21 Nov. 2019 onwardsMember, General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha               | 21 Nov. 2019 onwardsMember, General Purposes Committee, Lok Sabha               |
| Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |

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## Thrust of the Question

The  Hon'ble  Members  of  Parliament  (Lok  Sabha)  is  seeking  details  of  allocation  funds  to National Sports Federation (NSFs) and utilization of these funds by the NSFs since 2018.

Reply: Sports being a State subject, the primary responsibility for promotion and development of sports  rest  with  the  State  /Union  Territory  Governments  and  the  concerned  National  Sports Federation. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports supplements the efforts of National Sports Federation by providing financial assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federationsfor organizing national/international events, training of coaches/players, purchase of equipment, etc. The funds are disbursed through Sports Authority of India, an autonomous body under the Ministry. NSFs receiving funds of 1 crore and above are subject to audit by the CAG.

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## Possible Supplementary Questions

## Q.1. What  is  the  role  of  the  National  Sports  Federations  vis-à-vis  the  Government  in promotion of sports?

Reply: National  Sports  Federations(NSFs)  are  registered  under  Societies  Registration  Act  / Companies'  Act  /  Trusts  Act.  NSFs  are  responsible  for  the  overall  management,  direction, control,  regulation,  promotion,  development  of  respective  sports  disciplines  in  the  country. Towards this, the recognized NSFs are supposed to take steps for popularising the sport among the masses and from among them, identify talent for grooming them for achieving excellence at national/international level. For achieving the above objectives, the NSFs undertake selection of sportspersons/teams,  organising  of  coaching  for  them  under  renowned  Indian  and  foreign coaches, catering to their nutritional and health requirements, supplying of state of the art sport equipment's and other training facilities/infrastructure and last  but not the  least, taking care of their  welfare  needs,  be  it  giving  jobs  under  sports  quota  or  providing  concessions  entitled  for sports persons, giving insurance coverage and other facilities incidental to their overall welfare and promotion as dignified sports persons. The NSFs organise national and international sports tournaments  for  giving  exposure  to  the  Indian  sportspersons/teams  to  compete  and  familiarise themselves with international sporting standards which will uplift Indian sports to greater heights of skills and achievements.

The Government supplements the efforts of the recognized NSFs by providing financial assistance  under  the  scheme  of  'Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations'  for  the  following items:

-  Holding of national championships for sub-junior, junior and senior categories Organization of International tournaments in India to NSFs falling under High Priority, Priority & General categories.
-  Training and participation of sportspersons/teams in international tournaments abroad.
-  Procurement of sports and sports science equipment from indigenous sources or through import
-  Appointment of National Coach
-  Engagement of foreign coaches/experts
-  Reimbursement of salary of Assistance/Joint Secretaries of the NSFs.

## Q.2 .   What are the key features of the Scheme of Assistance for NSFs?

## Reply:

-  A Central Sector Scheme aiming at achieving excellence in sports at national and international level.
-  To assist NSFs for conduct of important national and international sports events in the country.

-  To ensure that sportspersons receive desired support for training, competition exposure
-  To help NSFs achieve professional competence in management of sports.
-  To streamline the flow of funds to NSFs.
-  Norms are laid down for extending assistance under the Scheme

Q.3. What are the items of expenditure for which norms for assistance under the Scheme is laid down?

## Reply:

-  Expenditure on National Championships, prestigious traditional Championships, International Competitions, expenditure for conducting coaching camps, expenditure on boarding and lodging, transportation, diet, Sports kits, medical insurance.
-  Administrative and legal Assistance-2% of the Annual Budget of the Scheme.
-  Meeting  expenses  on  local  hospitality  of  foreign  teams  visiting  India  under  cultural exchange programme on quid pro-quo basis.
-  Buying of Sports equipment/ Sports sciences equipment
-  Expenditure on Dope control.
-  Expenditure  on  Coaches,  Indian  and  Foreign,imparting  training/  upgrading  skills  of coaches  & support personnel  like  masseur, GTMT experts, doctors, physiotherapists & mental trainers, expenditure on escorts.
- Q.4 What are the key financial norms for extending assistance under the Scheme?

## Reply:

-  For international events held in India Rs. 30 lakhs per tournament .
-  For holding National Championships:
-  Medical insurance policy - Rs.5 lakhs;
-  Personal Accident Policy of Rs.25 lakhs for athletes.

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 Seniors - Rs. 5 lakhs; Junior - Rs. 7 lakhs; Sub-juniors - Rs.10 lakhs
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-  Procurement of equipment by NSFs: up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
-  For promotion of traditional sports, financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakh each for such events.
-  For holding of prestigious tournaments in India - Rs. 25 lakh.
-  Participation in international tournaments abroad, organizing coaching camps, engagement of foreign coaches, economy airfare - on actual costs.
-  Financial assistance is provided on differential pattern

## Q.5 What is the criteria for providing financial assistance on differential pattern?

Reply: Based on the performance in international events like Olympics / Asian and Commonwealth Games, a dynamic criterion for categorization of sports discipline was adopted in  July  2005.  Sports  disciplines  have  been  categorized  in  four  categories,  viz.  High  Priority, Priority, General and Others.

|    | High Priority Disciplines (HPD)   | PriorityDiscplines (PoD)   | PriorityDiscplines (PoD)   | General   | Others         | Others            |
|----|-----------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|-----------|----------------|-------------------|
| 1  | Archery                           | Chess                      | Kayaking & Canoeing        | Fencing   | Atya -Patya    | Ten Pin Bowling   |
| 2  | Boxing                            | Basketball                 | Para Sports                |           | Baseball       | Soft Tennis       |
| 3  | Hockey                            | Billiards& Snooker         | Rowing                     |           | Ball Badminton | Tug of War        |
| 4  | Weightlifting                     | Bridge                     | Sepaktakraw                |           | Body Building  | Motor Sports      |
| 5  | Athletics                         | Yachting                   | School Games               |           | Carrom         | Soft Ball         |
| 6  | Badminton                         | Cycling                    | Special Olympics           |           | Net Ball       | Kudo              |
| 7  | Shooting                          | Sports for Deaf            | Squash                     |           | Mallakhamb     | Jujitsu           |
| 8  | Wrestling                         | Equestrian                 | Swimming                   |           | Cycle Polo     | Tennis Volleyball |
| 9  | Tennis                            | Football                   | Table Tennis               |           | Polo           | Handball          |
| 10 |                                   | Golf                       | Taekwondo                  |           | Tennikoit      | Rugby             |
|    |                                   | Gymnastics                 | Volleyball                 |           | Roll Ball      | Yogasana          |

| Judo    | Wushu   | Power Lifting       | Kho Kho        |
|---------|---------|---------------------|----------------|
| Kabaddi |         | Pencak Silat        | Karate         |
|         |         | Jump Rope           | Roller Skating |
|         |         | Winter Games        | Shooting Ball  |
|         |         | Tennis Ball Cricket |                |

Q.6 . What  is  the  procedure  of  releasing  funds  under  the  scheme  of  'Assistance  to  National Sports Federations'?

Reply: Funds under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs are disbursed through Sports Authority of India(SAI), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. SAI furnishes  the  Utilisation  Certificates  on  behalf  of  the  funds  transferred  to  the  NSFs  and  the expenditure incurred by SAI to organise coaching and training camps proposed by NSFs in SAI centres across the country where boarding and lodging of players and coaches are arranged from the funds allocated under Scheme of Assistance to NSFs.In the case of NSF funds transferred by SAI  to  NSFs,  75%  of  the  admissible  amount  is  disbursed  as  advance,  while  the  remaining amount is provided on reimbursement basis.

## Q.7 What safe guards have been taken by the Government to ensure proper utilization of Government grant?

Reply: To  ensure  proper  utilization  of  Government  Grants  released  to  NSFs  through  Sports Authority of India, the Ministry insists on submission of utilization certificates and settlement of any advances and unspent balances lying with SAI or NSFs as the case may be. Moreover, the accounts of NSFs receiving Government grant exceeding Rs 1.00 crore are got audited from the Comptroller  and  Auditor  General  of  India  (CAG).  Further,  Audit  of  select  NSFs  are  done  by CAG and audit findings/observations are sent to the concerned NSFs for necessary action at their end.  Settlement  of  observations  and  audit  paras  are  taken  up  by  the  respective  NSFs  with  the Office of CAG.

## Q.8 Who is responsible for organizing national championships?

Reply: National Sports Federations and their affiliated State units are responsible for organizing such championships.

## Q.9 What is the role of the Government for such championships and other event?

Reply: Government does not organize any national championship. The Ministry only supplements  the  efforts  of  the  NSFs  by  providing  financial  assistance  in  accordance  with  the approved pattern under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs for organizing the events.

## Q.10 Who is responsible for selection of sportspersons/teams for participating in various international events?

Reply: National sports Federations are primarily responsible for selection of sportspersons/teams for participation in various international events.

## Q.11 What  safeguards,  the  Government  has  taken,  to  ensure  fair  selection  by  the federations?

Reply: NSFs are primarily responsible for judicious selection of national team for participation in major events based on merit and with the objective of enhancing national prestige and bringing glory to the country.  As per the Government Guidelines, the Selection of sportspersons/teams is to be done by a Selection Committee comprising of President of the NSF, the National Coach and eminent sportspersons.

## Q.12 Under present system what are the provisions to have a check on NSFs?

Reply: All  NSFs  are  bodies  registered  under  Societies  Registration  Act  and  as  such  NSFs  are governed  by  the  provisions  of  Societies  Registration Act.  Moreover,  the  Guidelines  for Assistance to NSFs also have laid down criteria for recognition of the NSFs such as the current legal  status  of  the  organization,  recognition  by  the  International  and  Asian  Federations, recognition by the Indian Olympic Association, its undisputed status as an apex body in India, its all  India  spread,  the  role  and  contribution  of  the  organization  in  promoting  and  developing Sports, its internal financial and management practices and standards, its electoral practices, its protection  and  promotion of players'  interest  and  welfare.  The  Guidelines  do  also  provide  for suspension and de-recognition of NSFs in the event of serious irregularities.

## Q.13 What are the grounds for suspension and de-recognition of NSFs?

## Reply:

The grounds for Suspension and de-recognition are indicated below:

## Suspension:

-  Suspension  by  the  concerned  International  or  Asian  Federation  on  any  grounds whatsoever.
-  Suspension by IOA.
-  Legal  action  taken  against  an  NSF  by  the  concerned  Registrar  of  Societies  or other legal authority.
-  Failure to hold elections as prescribed in the Constitution of the NSF or for gross irregularities in election procedures.

-  Failure to submit annual audited accounts, as prescribed.
-  Misuse, or unauthorized diversion of Government grant.
-  Failure to provide accurate information to the Ministry as and when called for.
-  Failure to abide by conditions laid down by the Government in cases where NSFs have availed of Government assistance.
-  On a report from the concerned registrar of Societies alleging gross irregularities in the   internal functioning of NSF.
-  In the public interest, in the event of any other serious irregularities detected.

## Withdrawal of Recognition :

-  The same has been obtained by misrepresentation of material information or by fraudulent means.
-  Violation of the terms and conditions of recognition or of Government Guidelines or of the provisions of their own constitution.
-  In the Judgment of the Government of India, the federation is not functioning in the  best  interest  of  development  of  sports  for  which  the  federation  was  granted recognition.
-  An  inquiry  confirms  serious irregularities  regarding  the  functioning  of  the federation.
-  The  concerned  International  or  Asian  Federation  permanently  de-recognizes  or disaffiliates a National federation. Similarly, de-recognition may take place in the event that IOA permanently de-recognizes or disaffiliates National federation.

## Q.14 Are there any provision restricting the tenure of the office bearers of the NSFs?

Reply: As  per  the  provisions  of  the  Order  dated  1.5.2010, the  following  age  and  tenure  limits have been prescribed, which are as follows: -

- i. The  President  of  any  recognized  National  Sports  Federation,  including  the  Indian Olympic Association can hold the office for a maximum period of twelve years with or without break.
- ii. The  Secretary  (or  by  whatever  other  designation  such  as  Secretary  General  or  General Secretary by which he is referred to) and the Treasurer of any recognized National Sports Federation,  including  the  IOA,  may  serve  a  maximum of two successive terms of  four years  each  after  which  a  minimum  cooling  off  period  of  four  years  will  apply  to  seek fresh election to either post.
- iii. The  President,  the  Secretary  and  the  Treasurer  of  any  recognized  National  Sports Federation,  including  the  Indian  Olympic  Association,  shall  cease  to  hold  that  post  on attaining the age of 70 years.
- iv. The conditions (i)  to  (iii)  above  will  be  subject  to  the  proviso  that  it  shall  not  disturb  the current tenure of any member, provided he/she has been properly elected to the post.  In other words, the tenure  condition  will  become  operative  for  all  future  elections  as  they  may  be conducted in future in their normal course.

## Q.15 Is it not a fact that National level sports bodies/ federations/ associations are being managed by non-sportspersons?

Reply: All  the  National  level  sports  federations/associations  are  autonomous  registered  bodies and the election of their office-bearers  is  guided  by  their  own  Constitution.    Under  the  Sports Code,  there  is  a  provision  for  inclusion  of  prominent  sportspersons  of  outstanding  merit  as members of respective sports federations on a tenure basis.  It is also provided that strength of such prominent sportspersons with voting rights should be at least 25%.

## Q.16 Is there any proposal to change the present National Sports Development Code of India?

Reply: During  January  2017,  Government  decided  to  constitute  a  Committee  headed  by Secretary  (Sports)  to  suggest  improvements  in  the  National  Sports  Development  Code  and functioning  of  Sports  Federations.  The  Committee  consists  of  eminent  personalities  such  as renowned international medallists, Olympians, international level Coaches, Sports Administrator, a  sports  journalist  and  a  lawyer    and  have  vast  experience  and  expertise  in  the  field  of  sports policy  formulation,  sports  laws  and  sports  administration.  The  Committee  had  submitted  its Report to the Government on 03.05.2017. As per the direction of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, the report of the Committee was submitted in a sealed cover to the Hon'ble Court. It has been requested to the Court to allow the Government to go for  stakeholder  consultation  on  the  report,  which  has  been  allowed  by  the  Hon'ble  Court. Thereafter in

November 2019 an Expert Committee was constituted to  review  the  draft  Code,  however  the same was stayed by the Delhi High Court in WP(C) 11362/2015. At present there is no proposal to change the National Sports Development Code,2011.

## Q.17 What facilities are provided to the athletes for preparation for international events?

Reply: Government  is  providing  full  assistance  to  the  identified  sportspersons/teams  for intensive coaching through national coaching camps organized by the Sports Authority of India besides  providing  Foreign  Exposures  /  Competitions.  National  Coaching  Camps  for  the  elite sportspersons/teams preparing  for International Competitions are organized at various Centres, under  Indian  and  foreign  coaches,  where  wholesome  nutritious  diet,  food  supplements,  sports equipments, state-of-the-art infrastructure, lodging, travelling facilities, services of reputedIndian and foreign coaches/supporting staff, scientific and medical support are provided to them.

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## Annexure-I

## Brief of Awards/schemes/programmes implemented by Department of Sports for promotion/development of sports in the country as a whole.

1. Special  Cash  Award  Scheme: Scheme  of  Special  (Cash)  Awards  to  Winners  in International sports events and their Coaches was introduced in the year 1986 to encourage and motivate outstanding sportspersons for higher achievements and to attract the younger generation to take up sports as a career. Under this scheme, only cash ranging from ₹1.00 lakh to ₹75 lakh is given to award winning outstanding sportspersons for their achievements in various international sports events.

2. National Sports Awards (NSA): NSA are conferred normally by Hon'ble President of India normally on National Sports Day i.e. 29 th August every year to outstanding Sportspersons, Coaches and entities engaged in promotion of sports.NSA is a bouquet of Awards namely Major Dhyanchand  Khel  Ratna  Award,  Arjuna  Award,  Dhyanchand  Award,  Dronacharya  Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy and Rashtriya Khel Protshahan Puruskar.

Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award was launched in the year 1991-92. Under this scheme, a  medallion  along  with  a  cash  award  of  ₹25.00  lakh  is  given  to  a  sportsperson  for  his/  her spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given. Normally only one award is  given  every  year.  43  sportspersons  have  been  given  this  award  since  the  inception  of  the scheme.

Arjuna  Award was  instituted  in  1961  and  is  given  to  players  who  have  exhibited  good performance consistently for the previous four years at the international level and have shown qualities  of  leadership,  sportsmanship  and  a  sense  of  discipline.  The  awardees  are  given  a statuette, a scroll of honour, ceremonial dress and award money ₹15.00 lakh. Normally, up to 15 awards can be given each year. 897 outstanding sportspersons from various disciplines have been conferred Arjuna Awards so far.

Dhyan Chand Award for Life Time Achievements in Sports and Games was instituted in the year 2002. This award is given to honour those sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to promotion of sports even after their retirement from active sporting career. The awardees are given a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress and award money of ₹10.00 lakh. 75 sportspersons have been given this award since inception.

Dronacharya Award was  instituted  in  1985.  This  award  honours  eminent  coaches  who  have assisted national athletes and teams in achieving outstanding results in international competitions. The awardees are given a statuette, certificate, ceremonial dress and a cash prize of ₹5.00 lakh. Normally, up to 5 awards can be given each year.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy: With a view to promoting competitive sports in colleges  and  universities,  MAKA  Trophy  with  a  cash  award  of  ₹15.00  lakh  is  given  to  the

University  standing  first  in  inter-university  sports  tournaments.    The  Universities  standing second and third are given cash award of ₹7.5. Lakh and ₹4.5 lakh each, respectively.

RASHTRIYA  KHEL  PROTSAHAN  PURUSKAR: With a view to recognizing the contribution  made  to  sports  development  by  entities  other  than  Sportspersons  and  coaches, Government has instituted from 2009 a new award entitled Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, which  has  four  categories,  namely,  community  sports  development,  Promotion  of  sports academies of excellence, support to elite sportspersons and employment to Sportspersons.

3. Pension to Meritorious Sports Persons: This scheme was launched in the year 1994. Under this scheme, those sportspersons, who are Indian citizens and have won gold, silver and bronze medals in Olympic Games, World Cup/World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Paralympic games; attained the age of 30  years;  and  have  retired from  active  sports  career  are  eligible  for  life  pension.  The  present  rates  of  pension  are  from ₹12,000/- to ₹20,000/- per month.

4. Pandit  Deendayal  Upadhyay  National  Sports  Welfare  Fund: Pandit  Deendayal Upadhyay  National  Welfare  Fund  for  sportspersons  (PDUNWFS)  was  set  up  in  March,  1982 with a view to assisting outstanding sportspersons of the past, living in indigent circumstances, who had brought glory to the country in sports. Quantum of assistance from the fund is ranging from ₹2 lakhs to ₹10 lakhs on the various grounds including medical treatment.

5. Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federation: Under  this  Scheme,  the  Government  of India provides assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) and other sports organizations for  conducting  National  championships  and  holding  of  International  Tournaments  in  India, participation  in  international tournaments abroad, organizing coaching camps, procuring sports equipment, and engagement of foreign coaches.

6. Human  Resource  Development  in  Sports: The Scheme  of  Human  Resource Development in Sports, a Central Sector Scheme was launched by the Department of Sports in the  financial  year  2013-14  after  thorough  revision  of  the  'Scheme  of  Talent  Search  and Training'. The main focus of the Scheme is to give emphasis on the academic and intellectual side  of  sports  management  by  awarding  Fellowships  to  deserving  candidates  for  specialized studies at Masters' and Doctoral level in specific disciplines of sports and games where human resources are found to be inadequate.

7. National Sports Development Fund: The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was  established  in  1998  under  Charitable  Endowment  Act  1890  vide  Government  of  India Notification  dated  12  Nov  1998  with  a  view  to  mobilizing  resources  from  non-governmental

sources,  including  the  private/corporate  sector  and  non-resident  Indians  with  Government providing matching grant.

8. Khelo India: As a major policy initiative, the Ministry has launched revamped Khelo India Scheme on 27.09.2017 aiming at broad basing of sports and promotion of excellence in sports. Khelo India Scheme, which has 12 verticals, will give a boost to the government's efforts for overall promotion and development of sports in the country.

The  twelve  verticals  are  (i)  Play  Field  Development,  (ii)  Community  Coaching  Development, (iii) State Level Khelo India Centres, (iv) Annual Sports Competitions, (v) Talent Identification 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 and (xii) Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games. Gazette Notification was published on 14.10.2017.

Now the Khelo India Scheme have been proposed to have only following 5 verticals:

- (i) Creation and Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure
- (ii) Sports Competitions and Talent Development
- (iii) Khelo India Centres and Sports Academies
- (iv) Fit India Movement
- (v) Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sports

EFC  have  taken  place  for  revised  scheme  and  a  Cabinet  Note  are  being  prepared  for  taking approval of Cabinet, Government of India.

9. Fit India Programme: Fit India Movement was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 29 th August 2019. The main focus of the movement is to create awareness amongst Indians about the  importance  of  fitness  in  our  daily  lives  and  showcasing  the  ease  and  simplicity  of  doing things, which make us fit.

As a part of celebration of 1st Fit India Anniversary ,  an online event held on 24 th September 2020 where Hon'ble Prime Minister  interacted with  fitness  influencers of the country. On the occasion, Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols named as GOALS (Goals for Active Life Style) for different age groups categorized as 05-18 years, 18-65 years and 65+ years have been launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister.

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## Annexure - II

## Brief on funding under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)

The  Scheme  of  Assistance  to  NSFs,  which  is  a  Central  Sector  Scheme,  provides  for  grant  of financial assistance for conduct  of National Championships,  National  Coaching  Camps, preparation  and  participation  of  Indian  Teams/Sportspersons  in  international  sporting  events  boarding  and  lodging,  transportation,  diet,  Sports  kits,  medical  insurance,  etc,  for  campers, training and competitions abroad, international tournaments held in India, hiring of coaches and support personnel, including foreign personnel, purchase of equipment, etc.

Under  this  Scheme  support  of  the  Government  is  available  recognized  National  Sports Federations. The recognition of NSFs is renewed on year-to-year basis.

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## Budget

| Financial Year   |     BE | RE     | Actual Expenditure   |
|------------------|--------|--------|----------------------|
| 2017-18          | 302.18 | 302.18 | 277.68               |
| 2018-19          | 342    | 245.13 | 243.63               |
| 2019-20          | 245    | 300.85 | 300.85               |
| 2020-21          | 245    | 132.00 | 132.00               |
| 2021-22          | 280    | -      | 85.47(till date)     |

## Key Financial Norms

-  International events held in India Rs. 30 lakhs per tournament .
-  National Championships: Seniors - Rs. 5 lakhs; Junior - Rs.7 lakhs; Sub-juniors - Rs.10 lakhs
-  Medical insurance policy - Rs.5 lakhs;
-  Personal Accident Policy of Rs.25 lakhs for athletes.
-  Procurement of equipment by NSFs: up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
-  For  promotion  of  traditional  sports,  financial  assistance  of  up  to  Rs.  5  lakh  each  for  such events.
-  For holding of prestigious tournaments in India - Rs. 25 lakh.
-  Participation in international tournaments abroad, organizing coaching camps, engagement of foreign coaches, economy airfare - on actual costs.
-  Financial assistance is provided on differential pattern based on criteria for categorization of sports disciplines.

(In ₹ crore)

## Categorization of sports disciplines:

In order to prioritize sports disciplines for special focus; to optimally utilize the limited budget under  the  Scheme;  and  work out  a  differential  pattern  of  assistance  based  on  their  status  and performance, various recognized sports disciplines have been categorized in four categories, viz. High Priority, Priority, General and Others.

| Criteria for Categorisation of Sports Disciplines                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Eligibility for financial assistance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| High Priority: In this category such sports disciplines will be placed, which are played in Olympic Games and in which India have won medals in last conducted Asian Games as well as Commonwealth Games (CWG) or in which India has good chance of winning medals in Olympics.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | 'High Priority' & 'Priority' category disciplines: (a) All National Championships (b) All mandatory, ranking and qualifying tournaments for disciplines in which India secured 6 th place in the individual events and 8 th place in the team events in the previous edition are also to be |
| Priority: In this category Sports disciplines are covered which fulfill any of the following criteria: (a) popular mass games in India. (b) Disciplines in which India has won medals in the last conducted Asian Games / CWG. (c) Sports disciplines for sections requiring special attention viz. differently abled, mentally challenged, hearing / visually impaired, school games, etc. (d) Sports disciplines included in any of the mega events such as Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and in which India has secured up to 6 th place in individual events and up to 8 th place in | funded. (c) Funding for the remaining events / tournaments shall be decided by Committee headed by Secretary (Sports) / under the Annual Calendar for Training & Competition (ACTC)                                                                                                         |
| team events. General Category: Such other sports disciplines, included in the multidiscipline mega events like Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games etc. and which have obtained a ranking up to 8 th in individual events and up to 10 th in team events in Olympics / Asian Games / CWG or their respective Asian and World Championships can be placed in 'General' category.                                                                                                                                                                                                                | (a)National Championships (b) One international event in India in a year (c)Maximum of one foreign exposure each in Senior & Junior categories                                                                                                                                              |
| Others Categories All other sports disciplines not covered in the above categories.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | National championships                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

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