Lok Sabha Question No. 2614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Paralympic Training Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2614 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025

Paralympic Training Centres

†2614. Shri Satpal Brahamchari:

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

- (a) the details of percentage of funds allocated particularly for Paralympic sports under Khelo India Scheme during the last five years, year-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  plan  to  address  the shortcomings  in  coaching  and  infrastructure  meant  for  differently  abled athletes;
- (c) if so, the status of implementation of said schemes in Haryana, districtwise;
- (d)  whether  there  is  any  plan  to  establish  more  dedicated  Paralympic training centres, particularly in under-represented areas of Haryana; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

- (a) Funds are allocated scheme-wise and not discipline-wise in this Ministry. Details of funds allocated under the Khelo India Scheme, including for para sports, during the last five years are as under:

(in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Financial Year   |   Funds allocated |
|----------|------------------|-------------------|
|        1 | 2019-20          |            578    |
|        2 | 2020-21          |            328.77 |
|        3 | 2021-22          |            869    |
|        4 | 2022-23          |            600    |
|        5 | 2023-24          |            880    |

(b)  The  Government has implemented several initiatives to bridge gaps in coaching  and  infrastructure  for  athletes  with  disabilities.  These  include financial assistance through the Scheme of Financial Assistance to National Sports  Federations  (NSFs),  which  supports  all  aspects  of  training  for athletes  with  disabilities,  such  as  access  to  advanced  infrastructure, nutritious food, sports equipment, lodging, travel, expert coaching, medical and scientific support, and sports kits. It also provides funding for training abroad  and  participation  in  international  competitions.  Additionally,  the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) identifies and financially supports talented athletes with disabilities, offering resources  like  equipment, coaching, and allowances based on performance evaluations. The Government also supports the participation of athletes with disabilities in global  events  such  as  the  Special  Olympics,  Deaflympics,  and  other international para-sport competitions. Further, the Sports Authority of India (SAI),  operating  under  the  auspices  of  this  Ministry,  has  instituted  a  Para Centre  within  its  National  Centre  of  Excellence  (NCOE)  Scheme  at  SAI Regional  Centre,  Gandhinagar.  This  centre  is  actively  engaged  in  training athletes in Athletics, Swimming, Powerlifting, and Table Tennis. Additionally, all sports facilities are mandated to adhere to the guidelines outlined in 'Accessible Sports Complex and Residential Facilities for Sports Persons with Disabilities,' ensuring the comfort and accessibility of facilities for athletes with disabilities.

(c)  Under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  11  sports  infrastructure  projects  have been sanctioned in the State of Haryana. Details of the same are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.  There  are  21  Khelo  India  Centres  (KICs),  1 Khelo  India  State  Centre  of  Excellence  (KISCE),  and  20  Khelo  India Accredited  Academy  (KIAA)  in  the  State  of  Haryana  and  486  Khelo  India Athletes  (KIAs)  have  been  identified  for  training.  Details  of  the  same  are available in public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers. The State of Haryana has also hosted Khelo India Youth Games 2021.

(d) There is no such proposal under consideration in this Ministry.

(e) Does not arise.

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