Lok Sabha Question No. 2266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: To Encourage Sports and Fitness among Women and Funds for Emerging Sportspersons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan, Shri Dilip Saikia, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Manoj Tiwari

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2266

## ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

To Encourage Sports and Fitness among Women and Funds for Emerging Sportspersons

## †2266. SHRI P C MOHAN:

SHRI LUMBA RAM:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:

SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

MS KANGNA RANAUT:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  provided  funds  for  the  development  of sports infrastructure in the country for the emerging sportspersons including Mandi, Himachal Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details of the projects alongwith the funds allocated thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated any measures to promote/encourage sports and fitness among the women in the tier-2 and tier-3 cities of the country, especially in the State of Maharashtra;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  build  some  new  Sports Complex in the country especially in Delhi NCR?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

(a) and (b) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of  sports,  including  development  of  sports  infrastructure,  rests  primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts. However, under the 'Creation and Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure' component of the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry has  sanctioned  one  project,  namely,  Construction  of  Multipurpose  Hall  at Sundernagar, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, at a cost of Rs. 4.50 crore.

Till date, this Ministry has sanctioned 343 sports infrastructure projects of various categories in various States/ UTs across the country, including in the  State  of  Himachal  Pradesh.  The  details  of  the  sports  infrastructure sanctioned  under  Khelo  India  Scheme  and  NSDF,  across  the  country, including in the State of Himachal 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.

(c) to (e) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) implements the following schemes to promote/encourage sports and fitness in the country, including among the women in the tier-2 and tier-3 cities of the country and in the State of Maharashtra:

(i) Khelo IndiaNational Programme  for Development of Sports; (ii) Assistance to National Sports Federations; (iii) Special Awards to Winners in  International  Sports  Events  and  their  Coaches;  (iv)  National  Sports Awards;  (v)  Pension  to  Meritorious  Sportspersons;  (vi)  Pandit  Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Program for Sportspersons; (vii) National Sports Development  Fund;  and  (viii)  Running  Sports  Training  Centres  through Sports Authority of India.

Details  of  the  above  schemes  are  available  in  the  public  domain  on  the websites of this Ministry and the Sports Authority of India.

The Fit India Movement, a component of the Khelo India Scheme, aims to encourage  citizens,  including  women  in  the  tier-2  and  tier-3  cities  of  the country,  to  adopt  an  active  lifestyle  and  integrate  physical  activities  into their  daily  routine.  This  initiative  includes  various  programs,  events,  and awareness campaigns focused on fitness, sports, and overall well-being for people  of  all  age  groups.  The  Fit  India  Movement  promotes  physical activities through  initiatives like the Fit India Quiz, Fit India  Week, Cyclothon, and Freedom Run. These events engage citizens in exercise and raise  awareness  about  fitness,  fostering  a  national  culture  of  well-being. The Ministry is committed to promoting a culture of fitness and well-being that is inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic status.

Moreover, under the 'Sports for Women' sub-component of the Khelo India Scheme,  special  emphasis  is  placed  on  encouraging  the  participation  of women athletes in sports. Various Khelo India Women's League events are conducted under this initiative, significantly increasing women's participation in sports across the nation. This initiative has provided ample opportunities  for  women  athletes  to  compete,  learn,  and  grow  across  all age groups.

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