Lok Sabha Question No. 1310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Skill Development Training for Sportspersons in Maharashtra
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1310 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

Skill Development Training for Sportspersons in Maharashtra

1310. Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar:

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

- (a) the number of times the sports competitions have been organized by the Government at the Central, State and district levels for aspirational districts of Maharashtra to promote sports during the years 2018-2024;
- (b) the special measures taken for the development and skill training of sportspersons of Dharashiv district;
- (c) the number of sportspersons from the said district have been trained for national and international level competitions under Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  special  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  skill  the  rural sportspersons of Dharashiv district?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## [DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) Under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  the  Government  of  India  has organized 19 editions of Khelo India Games as of now. Khelo India Youth

Games, 2019, were hosted by the State of Maharashtra from January 920, 2019.

(b) to (d) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development of sports rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments.  The  Union  Government  supplements  their  efforts  by bridging critical gaps ,including in the rural areas. At present, various sports promotional schemes of this Ministry are operational in the entire country, including in various districts of the state of Maharashtra.The sportspersons identified by such schemes  belong to all sections of the society  and are provided with regular training on Residential and NonResidential basis as per the approved norms of the Schemes.

In order to identify talented sportspersons in the various age groups and nurture them to excel at national and international levels the following schemes are being implemented :

-        National Centres of Excellence (NCoE)
-        National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
- (its Sub-Schemes - IGMA & Akharas)

The  details  of  NCoEs,  Indigenous  Games  and  Martial  Arts  Schools (IGMAs)  and  Adopted  Akharas  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  are  at Annexure-I.

Further,  the  Government  through  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  provides comprehensive support to athletes, including scholarships, specialized training and coaching facilities etc. A key component of this scheme is sports competitions. The details are as follows:

1. Khelo India Centres(KIC): 1057 KICs have been notified at the district level across the country which includes 43 KICs in Maharashtra as per Annexure  -II.  These  centers  offer  training  in  various  sports,  from athletics and wrestling to kabaddi and archery, which are popular in rural communities. These centers serve as a hub where local talents can access quality coaching, improving their skills and preparing them for higher levels of competition. 2. Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE): Support is given to State  facilities  for  filling  critical  gaps  in  equipment,  providing  high quality coaching, sports science manpower, all in an effort to nurture and support the children from across each state. At present, 01 KISCE has been notified in Maharashtra. 3. Khelo India Talent Identification and Development: 2808 athletes in 21 sports disciplines (including from Maharashtra) have been notified as KIAs. The list of KIAs is as per Annexure-II. A total of 42 academies have been  accredited  in  Maharashtra  for  the  training  of  the  Khelo  India athletes (KIAs). The list is as per annexure-III. Support given per trainee per annum under the norms for the funding of residential Khelo India Athlete (KIA) under accredited sports academies is ₹ 6,28,400/-. The above detail is available on public domain at website https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in. The  list  of  Khelo  India  Centres  (KICs),  Khelo  India  State  Centre  of Excellence (KISCEs), Khelo India Athletes and Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAA) in the State of Maharashtra are at Annexure-II

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ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA QUESTION NO.1310 FOR 28.07.2025 ASKED BY SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR REGARDING 'SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR SPORTSPERSONS IN MAHARASHTRA'

## DETAILS OF SAI CENTRES IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA DURING THE YEAR 2025-2026

## NATIONAL CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (NCOEs)

| SN   | Region/ Centre Name   | Disciplines    | Resi.   | Resi.   | Resi.   | Non-Resi.   | Non-Resi.   | Non-Resi.   |
|------|-----------------------|----------------|---------|---------|---------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|      |                       |                | B       | G       | T       | B           | G           | T           |
| 1    | Kandivali             | Hockey         | 0       | 34      | 34      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Wrestling      | 30      | 14      | 44      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
| 2    | Aurangabad            | Archery        | 19      | 06      | 25      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Archery (Para) | 04      | 01      | 05      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Boxing         | 13      | 14      | 27      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Fencing        | 15      | 20      | 35      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Fencing (Para) | 06      | 02      | 08      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Gymnastics     | 04      | 11      | 15      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Hockey         | 31      | 0       | 31      | 0           | 0           | 0           |
|      |                       | Weightlifting  | 20      | 15      | 35      | 0           | 0           | 0           |

## INDIGENOUS GAMES AND MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS (IGMA)

| 1Dharamaveer Sambhaji   | Sec. School, Malkhambh 0 0 0 0 0 0   |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------|

## ADOPTED AKHARAS

|   1 | Govt. Wrestling Centre, Kohlapur                      | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|-----|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-----|-----|-----|------|------|------|
|   2 | Gulsachi Talim Akhara, Pune                           | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   28 |   02 |   30 |
|   3 | Har Har Mahadev, Maroti Nagar, Dhule                  | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   27 |   03 |   30 |
|   4 | Jai Shiv Ray Education Society, Kolhapur              | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   09 |   21 |   30 |
|   5 | Jog Maharaj Vyayamshala, Pune.                        | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   00 |   30 |   30 |
|   6 | Kishanveer Akhara, Bhuij, Satara                      | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|   7 | Krida Vikas Vyayammandal, Sangli                      | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   24 |   06 |   30 |
|   8 | MN Deshmukh Arts Science College, Ahmednagar          | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   26 |   04 |   30 |
|   9 | Kolhapur Zilla Rashtriya Talim Kendra, Kohlapur       | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|  10 | N. L. Balkwade Vyamshala, 102 Tilakpath, Nasik        | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|  11 | Rangnath Markad Krida & Yuvak Mandal, Pune            | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   27 |   03 |   30 |
|  12 | Veer Hanuman Kala Krida, Sangli                       | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|  13 | Vishwatmak Jangli Maharaj Wrestling Centre,Ahmednagar | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |   30 |   00 |   30 |
|  14 | Mamasaheb Mohol Kusti Akhara, Katraj, Pune            | Wrestling   |   0 |   0 |   0 |    0 |    0 |    0 |

## ANNEXURE-II

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA QUESTION NO.1310 FOR 28.07.2025 ASKED BY SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR REGARDING 'SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR SPORTSPERSONS IN MAHARASHTRA'

## KICs IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

| State        | District    | Name of KICs                                                                          | Discipl ine le   |   Ma |   Fem ale |   To tal |
|--------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------|-----------|----------|
| Mahar ashtra | Ahmadn agar | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Ahmadnagar (Zilla KridaSankulSami tee)  | Archer y         |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Akola       | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Akola                                   | Boxin g          |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Amaravati                               | Archer y         |   14 |        13 |       27 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | RC Mumbai- Sri Hanuman Vyayam Prasar                                                  | Archer y         |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | RC Mumbai- Sri Hanuman Vyayam Prasar                                                  | Mallak hamb      |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | ak Mandal                                                                             | Swim ming        |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | RC Mumbai- Sri Hanuman Vyayam Prasar                                                  | Thang- Ta        |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Amravati    | RC Mumbai- Sri Hanuman Vyayam Prasar                                                  | Wrestl ing       |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Auranga bad | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Aurangabad (Zilla KridaSankul Sami tee) | Shooti ng        |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Bhandar a   | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Bhandara (Zilla KridaSankulSamitee )    | Fencin g         |   15 |        15 |       30 |
| Mahar ashtra | Bid         | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Bid (Zilla KridaSankulSamitee)          | Kabad di         |   15 |        15 |       30 |

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| Buldana                                                              | TalukaKridaSankul Executive Committee, Chikhali (District Sports complex)          | Fencin g   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|------|------|------|
| Chandra pur                                                          | TalukaKridaSankul Executive Committee Rajura Chandrapur                            | Athleti cs |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Dhule                                                                | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Dhule (Zilla KridaSankulSamitee )    | Footb all  |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Gadchiro li District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Gadchiroli | Gadchiro li District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Gadchiroli               | Archer y   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Gondiya                                                              | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Gondia (Zilla KridaSankulSamitee )   | Athleti cs |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Hingoli                                                              | Jilha Krida Sankul, Karyakari Samiti Hing oli                                      | Wrestl ing |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Jalgaon                                                              | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Jalgon                               | Boxin g    |   19 |   18 |   37 |
| Jalna                                                                | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Jalan (Zilla KridaSankul Samitee)    | Kho K ho   |   22 |   21 |   43 |
| Kolhapur                                                             | District Sports Complex Executive Com mittee,Kolhapur                              | Wrestl ing |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Kolhapur                                                             | Kodoli High School & ST Patil Jr. College                                          | Archer y   |   10 |   10 |   20 |
| Kolhapur                                                             | New English School, Nool                                                           | Hocke y    |   12 |   12 |   24 |
| Latur                                                                | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Latur (Zilla KridaSankul Samitee )   | Wrestl ing |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Mumbai                                                               | Districts Sports Complex Executive Com mittee , Mumbai                             | Boxin g    |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Mumbai Suburba n                                                     | Talukla Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Andheri                               | Kabad di   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Nagpur                                                               | District Sports Complex Executive Com mittee, Nagpur (Zilla KridaSankul Samite e ) | Badmi nton |   15 |   15 |   30 |

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|            |                                                                                     | Athleti cs   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|------|------|------|
|            | Rashtrasant Tukadoji M. University                                                  | Badmi nton   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
|            |                                                                                     | Baske tball  |   15 |   15 |   30 |
|            |                                                                                     | Handb all    |   15 |   14 |   29 |
| Nanded     | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Nanded                                | Table Tennis |   22 |   21 |   43 |
| Nandurb ar | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Nandurbar (Zilla KridaSankulSamite e) | Athleti cs   |   44 |   44 |   88 |
| Nashik     |                                                                                     | Athleti cs   |   17 |   16 |   33 |
| Nashik     | Bhonsla Military School                                                             | Swim ming    |   15 |   15 |   30 |
|            | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Nashik                                | Athleti cs   |   12 |   12 |   24 |
| Osmana bad | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Osmanabad (Shri Tuljabhavani)         | Kho K ho     |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Palghar    | TalukaKridaSankul Executive Committee, Palghar (District Sports Complex)            | Boxin g      |   20 |   20 |   40 |
| Parbhani   | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Parbhani (Zilla KridaSankulSamitee )  | Table Tennis |   24 |   24 |   48 |
| Pune       | District Sports Complex Executive commi ttee Baramati Pune                          | Volley ball  |   14 |   14 |   28 |
| Raigarh    | District Sports Complex Executive Com mittee, Raigad (Zilla Krida Sankul Samite e ) | Wrestl ing   |   15 |   15 |   30 |

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|                                                                   | Mahatma Gandhi Edu. Society, HOC Panv el                                              | Athleti cs   |   18 |   18 |   36 |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|------|------|------|
|                                                                   |                                                                                       | Volley ball  |   17 |   16 |   33 |
| Ratnagir i District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Ratnagri | Ratnagir i District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Ratnagri                     | Badmi nton   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Sangli                                                            | District Sports Complex Executive Com mittee, Sangli (Zilla KridaSankul Samitee )     | Athleti cs   |    0 |    0 |    0 |
| Sangli                                                            | Nav Krishna School & Jr. College                                                      | Athleti cs   |   12 |   12 |   24 |
| Satara                                                            | District Sports Executive Committee, Sat ara                                          | Athleti cs   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Sindhud urg                                                       | District Sports Complex Executive Com mittee, Sindhudurg (Zilla Krida SankulSa mitee) | Kabad di     |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Solapur                                                           | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Solapur nton                            | Badmi        |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Thane                                                             | Taluka Krida Sankul Executive Committe e, Ambarnath, Badlapur                         | Badmi nton   |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Wardha                                                            | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee                                          | Boxin g      |   16 |   15 |   31 |
| Washim                                                            | District Sports Complex Executive Commi ttee, Washim di                               | Kabad        |   15 |   15 |   30 |
| Yavatma l District Sports Complex Executive Commi                 | ttee, Yavatmal                                                                        | Hocke y      |    0 |    0 |    0 |

KISCE in the State of Maharashtra

| S.No.       | DistrictName of KISCE   | DistrictName of KISCE                          | Discipline                          |    |   MaleFemaleTotal |    |
|-------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----|-------------------|----|
| Maharashtra | Pune                    | Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune | 1. Shooting 2. Athletics 3. Cycling | 33 |                33 | 66 |

## KHELO INDIA ATHLETES IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

| State/UT    |   FemaleMaleTotal |   FemaleMaleTotal |   FemaleMaleTotal |
|-------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Maharashtra |               174 |               129 |               303 |

## KHELO INDIA ACCREDITED ACADEMIES IN THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

|   SN | State       | District   | Name of Academy                                      | Discipline   |
|------|-------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
|    1 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Athletics    |
|    2 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Badminton    |
|    3 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Basketball   |
|    4 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Shooting     |
|    5 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Swimming     |
|    6 | Maharashtra | Mumbai     | Agnel Charities , Mumbai, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls) | Table Tennis |

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| 7              | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Archer's Academy, Pune (Boys & Girls)                                                                           | Archery       |
|----------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| 8              | Maharashtra   | Pune Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys) |                                                                                                                 | Archery       |
| 9              | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys)                                                                              | Athletics     |
| 10             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys)                                                                              | Boxing        |
| 11             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys)                                                                              | Fencing       |
| 12             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys)                                                                              | Weightlifting |
| 13 Maharashtra |               | Pune                                    | Army Sports Institute, Pune (Boys)                                                                              | Wrestling     |
| 14 Maharashtra |               | Shirdi                                  | Atma Malik Educational & Sports Complex, Shirdi, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls)                                     | Volleyball    |
| 15 Maharashtra |               | Shirdi                                  | Atma Malik Educational & Sports Complex, Shirdi, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls)                                     | Wrestling     |
| 16             | Maharashtra   | Nasik                                   | Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, Nasik (Boys & Girls)                                                         | Football      |
| 17 Maharashtra |               | Thane                                   | Bhoir Gymkhana, Mumbai (Boys & Girls)                                                                           | Gymnastics    |
| 18             | Maharashtra   | Thane                                   | Boosters Academy of Table Tennis, Thane, Maharashtra (Boys & Girls)                                             | Table Tennis  |
| 19             | Maharashtra   | Amravati                                | Eklavya Archery Academy, Nandgaon, Amravati (Boys & Girls)                                                      | Archery       |
| 20             | Maharashtra   | Jalgaon                                 | Eklavya Krida Sankul, Khandesh College Education Society, MJ College Campus, Jilha Peth, Jalgaon (Boys & Girls) | Badminton     |
| 21             | Maharashtra   | Jalgaon                                 | Eklavya Krida Sankul, Khandesh College Education Society, MJ College Campus, Jilha Peth, Jalgaon (Boys & Girls) | Shooting      |
| 22             | Maharashtra   | Jalgaon                                 | Eklavya Krida Sankul, Khandesh College Education Society, MJ College Campus, Jilha Peth, Jalgaon (Boys & Girls) | Swimming      |
| 23             | Maharashtra   | Mumbai                                  | Glenmark Aquatic Foundation, Mumbai (Boys & Girls)                                                              | Swimming      |
| 24             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Gun for Glory Academy, Pune (Boys & Girls)                                                                      | Shooting      |
| 25             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | India Khelega, Pune (Boys & Girls)                                                                              | Table Tennis  |
| 26             | Maharashtra   | Pune                                    | Infinity Gymnastics LLP , Pune                                                                                  | Gymnastics    |
| 27             | Maharashtra   | Kolhapur                                | Kabaddi Rao's Academy, Kolhapur, Maharashtra (Boys)                                                             | Kabaddi       |

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|   28 | Maharashtra   | Pune       | Krida Probodhini Balewadi, Pune (Boys & Girls)                               | Judo          |
|------|---------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
|   29 | Maharashtra   | Mumbai     | Lakshya shooting Club, Mumbai (Boys & Girls)                                 | Shooting      |
|   30 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Boys & Girls)                                               | Archery       |
|   31 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Boys & Girls)                                               | Boxing        |
|   32 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Boys & Girls)                                               | Fencing       |
|   33 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Boys & Girls)                                               | Gymnastics    |
|   34 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Boys & Girls)                                               | Weightlifting |
|   35 | Maharashtra   | Aurangabad | NCOE Aurangabad (Girls)                                                      | Hockey        |
|   36 | Maharashtra   | Mumbai     | NCOE Mumbai (Boys & Girls)                                                   | Wrestling     |
|   37 | Maharashtra   | Mumbai     | NCOE Mumbai (Girls)                                                          | Hockey        |
|   38 | Maharashtra   | Pune       | Ronak Pandit Shooting Center Maverick Services Pvt. Ltd, Pune (Boys & Girls) | Shooting      |
|   39 | Maharashtra   | Pune       | Rustam E Hind Amol Buchade Sports Foundation, Pune (Boys & Girls)            | Wrestling     |
|   40 | Maharashtra   | Amravati   | Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati (Boys & Girls)                | Gymnastics    |
|   41 | Maharashtra   | Thane      | The Thane City & District Badminton Association, Thane (Boys & Girls)        | Badminton     |