Lok Sabha Question No. 1379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Establishment of Khelo India State Academy in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao, Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1379

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

Establishment of Khelo India State Academy in Andhra Pradesh

1379.  Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu:

Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao:

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

- (a) the number and details of Khelo India State Centres of Excellence and accredited  sports  academies  recognised  under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme across the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that there is currently no Khelo India State Academy or Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c)  the  total  funds  sanctioned  for  sports  infrastructure  and  development projects under the said Scheme during the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise, particularly in Andhra Pradesh;
- (d)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  submitted  any proposals  seeking  recognition  of  sports  academies  or  financial  support under the said Scheme;
- (e)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response  of  the  Government  thereto; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  such  a  Centre  of Excellence in the said State soon to promote regional sports development?

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

- (a)  State/UT-wise  number  and  details  of  Khelo  India  State  Centres  of Excellence  and  accredited  sports  academies  recognised  under  the  Khelo India  Scheme  across  the  country,  are  available  in  public  domain  on  the

dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wisekhelo-india-centers.

- (b) Under the Khelo India Scheme, sports academies are accredited based on  proposals  received  from  State  Government.  No  proposal  has  been received from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for accreditation of sports academy. However, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, has been notified  as  a  Khelo  India  State  Centre  of  Excellence  in  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh.
- (c) Funds are released Scheme-wise and not State-wise or component-wise in this Ministry. Details of funds released under Khelo India Scheme across the  country,  including  for  sports  infrastructure  and  development  projects during the last three years and the current year in Andhra Pradesh, are as under:
- (d) No, Sir.
- (e) Does not arise.
- (f) Yes, Sir. Based on the proposals received from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, has already been notified  as  a  Khelo  India  State  Centre  of  Excellence  in  the  State  of Andhra Pradesh.

| Year                       |   Funds released under Khelo India Scheme (in Rs. crore) |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2022-23                    |                                                   596.39 |
| 2023-24                    |                                                   872.2  |
| 2024-25                    |                                                   620.75 |
| 2025-26 (as on 15.07.2025) |                                                   123.77 |

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