Lok Sabha Question No. 50 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-25
Subject: Khelo India Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 50 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2024

Khelo India Scheme in Andhra Pradesh

50. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

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

- (a) the details regarding the total number of Sports Infrastructure/centres/stadiums  presently   existing  /  under  construction  / proposed to be set up under the Khelo India scheme in Andhra Pradesh in a district wise manner, especially in Nellore and Prakasam Districts;
- (b)  the  details  regarding  the  total  funds  allocated  and  utilised  for  the purposes of completions/ upkeep of above specified centres/stadiums/complexes  under  the  Khelo  India  scheme  in  Andhra Pradesh  over  the  last  five  years  in  a  district  wise  manner,  especially  in Nellore and Prakasam Districts;
- (c)  the  details  regarding  the  total  number  of  proposals  received  by  the Central government for sports centres/stadiums/complexes in Andhra Pradesh over the last five years and their present status;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  carried  out  any  activities/campaigns  to increase  use  of  centres/stadiums/complexes  set  up  under  Khelo  India across India, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  any  proposed  timeline  for  their consideration and completion, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  and  (b)  The  details  of  the  sports  infrastructure  projects  approved  and their  sanctioned  cost,  funds  released  and  their  physical  and  financial progress,  under  Khelo  India  Scheme,  across  the  country,  including  in

Nellore  and  Prakasam  districts  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  are  available  in  public domain on the dashboard at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.

(c) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  of  development  of sports, including construction of sports centres/stadiums/complexes, rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government  supplements  their  efforts.  The  proposals  received  in  this Ministry are considered on case-to-case basis. The proposals received from the  State/UT  Governments  and  other  eligible  entities  are  considered  for financial  support,  subject  to  their  completeness,  technical  feasibility  and availability of funds under the Scheme. The details of the sports infrastructure  sanctioned  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  and  National  Sports Development  Fund  (NSDF),  across  the  country,  including  in  the  State  of Andhra  Pradesh,  are  available  in  public  domain  on  the  dashboard  of  the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html.

(d) The responsibility of operation and maintenance of projects sanctioned under the Khelo India Scheme  lies with the grantee. The Central Government only supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps through financial assistance.

(e) As per the existing guidelines of the Khelo India Scheme, the timeline of completion of infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Scheme is two years  from  the  date  of  its  sanction.  The  responsibility  of  executing  the projects rests with the grantee.

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