Lok Sabha Question No. 81 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Promotion of Local/Indigenous Sports of India
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Putta Mahesh Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

Promotion of Local/Indigenous Sports of India

81. SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government provides for financial assistance and support of local/indigenous sports of India under national schemes such as the Khelo India Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof sports recognized along with the funds allotted to the same over the last five years in a State-wise manner, especially in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the details regarding the total number of indigenous sports from Andhra Pradesh and nationally recognized sports federations regulating the same;
- (d) the details regarding the funds allotted under national schemes by the Government for the promotion and development of local/indigenous sports in India, especially to the State of Andhra Pradesh over the last five years; and
- (e)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  provided  any proposal/submission for the promotion/maintenance of its indigenous sports, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  and  (b)  Yes,  Sir. 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  of development of sports, including promotion of traditional sports and holding their competitions, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory Governments.  The  Union  Government  only  supplements  their  efforts  by bridging critical gaps. However, the 'Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games' sub -component of the Khelo India Scheme, is specifically dedicated

to  the  development  and  promotion  of  rural  and  indigenous  games  in  the country.  Indigenous  games  like  Mallakhamb,  Kalaripayattu,  Gatka,  ThangTa, Yogasana and Silambam have been identified for promotion under this component  and  were  made  part  of Khelo India Games.  Grants  are sanctioned for infrastructure development, equipment support, appointment of coaches, training of coaches and scholarships to the athletes identified under this component.

- (c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the list of indigenous sports played in the States is maintained by the respective States. At present, at national level, a  total  of  49  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs),  including  those  for indigenous sports, are recognized by the Ministry. Details of the same are as per Annexure -I.
- (d) Funds are allocated scheme-wise and not State-wise in this Ministry. The details of funds allocated under the sports development schemes/programmes of this Department ,for the country, including that for the promotion  and  development  of  local/indigenous sports in  Andhra Pradesh, during the last five years ,are as under:

| Financial Year   |   Budget Allocation (in ₹ crore) |
|------------------|----------------------------------|
| 2019-20          |                          2000    |
| 2020-21          |                          1313.4  |
| 2021-22          |                          1993    |
| 2022-23          |                          1907.69 |
| 2023-24          |                          2380.86 |

(e) No, Sir.

## ANNEXURE -I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 81 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024 REGARDING  ' PROMOTION  OF  LOCAL/INDIGENOUS  SPORTS  OF  INDIA ' ASKED  BY  SHRI  PUTTA  MAHESH  KUMAR, HON'BLE  MEMBER OF  LOK SABHA.

## List of recognised National Sports Federations

|   S. No. | National Sports Federation               |
|----------|------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Athletics Federation of India            |
|        2 | Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India      |
|        3 | Boxing Federation of India               |
|        4 | Cycling Federation of India              |
|        5 | Gymnastic Federation of India            |
|        6 | Indian Golf Union                        |
|        7 | Indian Pencak Silat Federation           |
|        8 | Kho-Kho Federation of India              |
|        9 | Archery Association of India             |
|       10 | All India Chess Federation               |
|       11 | All India Football Federation            |
|       12 | All India Tennis Association             |
|       13 | Equestrian Federation of India           |
|       14 | Hockey India                             |
|       15 | Indian Weightlifting Federation          |
|       16 | KIFI Association                         |
|       17 | Paralympic Committee of India            |
|       18 | Squash Racket Federation of India        |
|       19 | Rowing Federation of India               |
|       20 | Sepaktakraw Federation of India          |
|       21 | Wushu Association of India               |
|       22 | Wako India Kickboxing Federation         |
|       23 | Yogasana Bharat                          |
|       24 | Amateur Soft Tennis Federation of India  |
|       25 | School Games Federation of Indi          |
|       26 | Indian Polo Association                  |
|       27 | Netball Federation of India              |
|       28 | Badminton Association of India           |
|       29 | Fencing Association of India             |
|       30 | All India Sports Council for Deaf        |
|       31 | Basketball Federation of India           |
|       32 | Billiards & Snookers Federation of India |

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|   33 | Bridge Federation of India             |
|------|----------------------------------------|
|   34 | Cycle Polo Federation of India         |
|   35 | Indian Rugby Football Union            |
|   36 | Indian Triathlon Federation            |
|   37 | Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association |
|   38 | Roller Skating Federation of India     |
|   39 | National Rifle Association of India    |
|   40 | Special Olympic Bharat                 |
|   41 | Swimming Federation Of India           |
|   42 | Table Tennis Federation of India       |
|   43 | Yachting Association of India          |
|   44 | Roll Ball Federation of India          |
|   45 | Shooting Ball Federation of India      |
|   46 | Tennis Ball Cricket Federation         |
|   47 | Atya Patya Federation of India         |
|   48 | Taekwondo Federation of India          |
|   49 | Softball Association of India          |

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