Lok Sabha Question No. 2683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-02
Subject: Schemes for Sports Equipments
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2683 TO BE ANSWERD ON 02.08.2022

## Schemes for Sports Equipments

## †2683. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a) whether  there is any scheme/provision for providing sports equipments in various sports training centers in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  condition  of  sports  equipments  available  in  various sports training centers in the country is regularly checked;
- (c) if so, the details along with the outcome thereof; and
- (d) if not, the other measures taken/being taken by the Government to
- ensure the maintenance and working of these equipments?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER [SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR]

- (a) 'Sport' being a State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development  of  sports,  including  providing  sports  equipment,  rests primarily  with  the  respective  State/UT  Government.  The  Central Government (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) supplements their efforts  through  various  schemes,  viz.  Assistance  to  National  Sports Federations (NSFs), Khelo India Scheme and other sports promotional schemes run by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Under  the  Scheme  of  Assistance  to  NSFs,  the  identified  promising athletes/teams  are  provided  preparatory  training  at  the  National Coaching Camps, including wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, equipment, state-of-the-art infrastructure, lodging, travelling facilities, services of reputed Indian and foreign coaches/supporting staff, scientific & medical support, sports kit, etc., besides financial assistance for their training abroad and participation in international competitions in India and abroad.

Under the Khelo India Centre Component of the Khelo India Scheme, funds  are  released  to  a  KIC  at  the  rate  of  ₹  5  Lakh  per  annum  as recurring grant (for 04 years) and additionally, a one-time grant of ₹ 5 Lakh is also released once the Centre is designated.  Moreover, Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) are supported with Coaches, Sports  Equipment,  etc.  based  on  viability  gap  analysis  conducted jointly with the respective State Governments. Also,  Khelo  India  Athletes,  undergoing  training  in  an  accreditated academy, are entitled to ₹5,00,000/- per annum for training purposes which  includes  funding  for  sports  equipment,  coaches,  boarding,

lodging, sports kit and other modern facilities.

The Sports Promotional Schemes run by SAI also include the provision of providing sports equipment in identified sports disciplines. At  the  various  National  Centres  of  Excellence  (NCOEs)  too,  nonTraining Centre (STC) scheme,  funds  for  consumable  and  non- consumable  equipment  is  provided  as  per  demand  and  a  variable recurring amount is given for consumable equipment in various sport disciplines (varying from ₹40,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- per athlete). In SAI consumable equipment are provided as per the strength of trainees, whereas,  in  Extension  Centres  of  STC,  a  lump-sum  amount  of ₹1,00,000/- is provided for infrastructure and equipment support.

(b) to (d) The sports equipment available in SAI Centres is checked and maintained on a regular basis by the respective Regional Centres/ Academic  Institutions.  Further,  demand  for  any  new  equipment  is considered only after doing the gap analysis of the equipment available at each Centre.

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