Lok Sabha Question No. 3413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-16
Subject: Sports Training Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3413 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2024

Sports Training Centres

3413. SHRI SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  reach  to  rural  youth  and implement the Khelo India Scheme in Kandhamal Parliamentary Constituency;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  number  of  sports  training  centers established in Kandhamal Parliamentary Constituency under the Khelo India Scheme along with the number of youths that have benefited therefrom;
- (c) whether the Government has allocated any funds for the development of sports infrastructure in Kandhamal and if so, the details and present status thereof;
- (d)  the  manner  in  which  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  helps  to  identify  and nurture  sports  talent  in  Kandhamal,  particularly  in  disciplines  such  as athletics and wrestling; and
- (e)  the  total  number  of  youths  from  Kandhamal  that  have  been  awarded sports scholarships under the Khelo India Scheme along with the details of their selection process?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The 'Khelo India -National Programme for Development of  Sports'  was  launched  in  2016-17  with  the  twin  objective  of  mass participation and promotion of excellence across the country, including in Kandhamal  Parliamentary  Constituency.  State-wise  details  of  Khelo  India Athletes,  Khelo  India  Centres  and  Accredited  Academies  under  the  Khelo India  Scheme  across  the  country,  including  in  Kandhamal  Parliamentary

Constituency, are available in the public domain at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

- (c) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  of  development  of sports,  including  development of sports infrastructure across the country, rests  primarily  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union Government  supplements  their  efforts  by  bridging  critical  gaps.  Further, under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  and  National  Sports  Development  Fund (NSDF), implemented  by  this  Ministry, financial assistance  has  been provided  for  development  of  sports  infrastructure  across  the  country, including  in  Kandhamal  Parliamentary  Constituency.    The  details  of  the sports  infrastructure  projects  approved  and  their  sanctioned  cost,  funds released  and  their  physical  and  financial  progress,  under  Khelo  India Scheme and NSDF, across the country, including in Kandhamal Parliamentary Constituency, are available in public domain on the dashboards of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html.
- (d) and (e) Under the component, 'Sports Competition and Talent Development' of the Khelo India Scheme, talented sportspersons nationwide, including in Kandhamal Parliamentary Constituency, are identified  as  a  Khelo  India  Athlete  (KIA).  Selection  of  these  athletes  is based on their outstanding performance in events such as the Khelo India Games, National Championships, and through open and transparent selection trials organized by the relevant National Sports Federations and the School Games Federation of India. Further, Under the component 'Khelo India  Centres  &  Sports  Academies'  of  Khelo  India  Scheme,  the  identified talents are given option to join the accredited Khelo India academies and also provided financial assistance of Rs. 6.28 Lakh per annum [including Rs 1.20  Lakh  as  Out  of  Pocket  Allowance  (OPA)]  towards  training  expenses, coaching, competitions exposure, education, equipment support, scientific support etc. State-wise details of Khelo India Athletes under the Khelo India Scheme across the country, including in Kandhamal Parliamentary Constituency, are available in the public domain at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.

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