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Lok Sabha Question No. 1817 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Tourism Development in Jajpur District, Odisha
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1817 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN JAJPUR DISTRICT, ODISHA

## 1817. DR. RABINDRA NARAYAN BEHERA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for tourism development in the Jajpur District in National scenario considering its religious places, natural resources, hills, rivers, presence of steel and industrial hub; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  developed  tourism sector in Utkal Odisha?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (b): Development of tourism is undertaken by the concerned State  Government/UT  Administration.  However,  the  Ministry  of Tourism through its 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' schemes complement these efforts by providing financial assistance to them for undertaking tourism related projects in order to  develop tourism amenities. Such financial assistance under the relevant  schemes  is  provided  on  receipt  of  the  project  proposals from the concerned State Government/UT Administration and subject to its adherence to the scheme guidelines and instructions issued by the Government from time to time, availability of budget, inter-se priority etc.

The  details  of  projects  sanctioned  under  'Swadesh  Darshan'  and 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' schemes in the State of Odisha are as under:

(Amount in ₹Crore)

|   S. No. | Schemes         | Year of sanction   | Name of the project                                   |   Sanctioned Amount |
|----------|-----------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Swadesh Darshan | 2015-16            | Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara |               70.82 |
|        2 | PRASHAD         | 2014-15            | Infrastructure Development at Puri                    |               50    |

Further, Gove rnment of India under its 'Special Assistance to States for  Capital  Investment  (SASCI) -Development  of  Iconic  Tourist Centres to Global Scale' sanctioned 40 projects in 23 States of the country  for ₹ 3295.76  Crore  including  two  projects  in  the  State  of Odisha, in Financial Year 2024-25, the details of which is as under:

|   S. No. | Project Name            |   Approved Cost ( in ₹ Crore) |
|----------|-------------------------|-------------------------------|
|        1 | Development of Hirakund |                         99.9  |
|        2 | Development of Satkosia |                         99.99 |

The  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  not  submitted  any  project proposal under Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD and SASCI Schemes for the Jajpur District as per the prescribed template.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Economical Accommodation at Tourist Places
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. ┼

## 1816 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## ECONOMICAL ACCOMMODATION AT TOURIST PLACES

- +1816. SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether the Government has any proposal for providing economical accommodation to the lower and middle class people at tourist places as lower and middle class people are often seen staying on the roadside or near public centres; and
- (b)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM    (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  &  (b):  Government  of  India  has  announced  Mudra  Loans  for Homestays  in  the  Budget  Announcement  for  2025-26,  which  will expand availability of accommodation options.

Government  has  approved  the  initiative  to  develop  tribal  homestays under Swadesh Darshan scheme of the Ministry of Tourism as part of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan'. The said intervention includes development of 1000 homestays with support of upto ₹5 Lakh per unit (for new construction), upto ₹3 Lakhs (renovation) and ₹5 lakh for village community requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Renovation of Khajuraho group of Temples
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1810

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## RENOVATION OF KHAJURAHO GROUP OF TEMPLES

## 1810. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that there is urgent need for the renovation of the Khajuraho group of temples which also happens to be a world heritage site;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is also aware that neither Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)  is  giving  its  approval  nor  the  ASI  itself  making  any  substantial  efforts  for  their renovation;
- (c) if so, the efforts being made by the Government to address this issue;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) the details of the efforts being made by the Government to make timings of worship in the Matangeshwara  Mahadev  temple  more  liberal  and  extended  as  per  the  reasonable

expectations of the local population and tourists?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND  TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) The  conservation  and  maintenance  of  the  Western,  Eastern  and  Southern  Groups  of
- to temples, Khajuraho, a world heritage site, is a regular process and is taken up as per the
- (d) requirement and availability of resources. These Groups of temples at Khajuraho are well preserved and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and all these temples are in a good state of conservation.
- (e) Keeping in view of the reasonable expectation of the local population, the Matangeshwara Mahadev Temple is excluded from the  main boundary  of  the  Western complex of Khajuraho Temple. The said temple is exempt from the entry ticket. Timings of visiting the temple is as per the AMASR rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Promotion of Tribal Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Sukhdeo Bhagat

## 1808

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1808

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## PROMOTION OF TRIBAL CULTURE

SHRI SUKHDEO BHAGAT:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  despite  the  Government's  claims  of  promoting  tribal  culture, several tribal monuments and heritage sites across the country continue to be neglected with no     significant efforts for their protection or preservation; and
- (b) if so, the steps taken/to be taken by the Government to resolve such issues?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) There are 3698 protected monuments and protected areas looked after by Archaeological
- & (b) Survey of India (ASI) including protected monuments and sites located in the tribal areas of  the  country.  Further,  their  periodic  review,  inspection,  conservation,  preservation is taken up by ASI as per the need and requirement considering availability of funds and resources.

Expenditure  on  their  conservation  and  maintenance  during  the  last  three  years  is  as under:

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| Year    |   Expenditure (in crore rupees) |
|---------|---------------------------------|
| 2021-22 |                          269.57 |
| 2022-23 |                          391.93 |
| 2023-24 |                          443.53 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Denial of NOC to Nepalese Students
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Naba Charan Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1807 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## Denial of NOC to Nepalese Students

1807. Shri Naba Charan Majhi:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  formal  communication  from  the  Nepal Government  regarding  the  provision  or  denial  of  the  No  Objection  Certificate  (NOC)  for Nepalese Students studying in Odisha;

(b) the steps taken by the Government to address the grievance of Nepalese Students studying in the country, especially in light of the recent B.Tech. Student suicide at KIIT University; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a)  to  (c): In  line  with  the  vision  of  NEP  2020  for  Internationalisation  of  Education, University Grant Commission has issued instructions in 2021 for establishment of an Office for International Affairs in each University. The Office for International Affairs is inter-alia responsible to coordinate on matters relating to welcoming and supporting foreign students, to  address  the  grievances  of  foreign  students,  to  extend  all  possible  help  to  the  foreign students to adapt to the new cultural environment and make their stay in India comfortable and enriching.

Government  of  India  is  proactively  taking  measures  to  address  the  grievances  of  all  the students  including  foreign  students  studying  in  Indian  Higher  Educational  Institutions. Further,  in  April  2023  UGC  has  also  issued  University  Grants  Commission  (Redressal  of Grievances  of  Students)  Regulations,  2023,  which  mandates  the  establishment  of  the Students'  Grievance  Redressal  Committee(s)  (SGRC)  by  all  Higher Education institutions (HEIS). The Regulations can be accessed at https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/4675881\_Regulation.pdf.

As per the information received from Ministry of External Affairs, No formal communication has been received from the Nepal Government regarding the provision or denial of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Nepalese Students studying in Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: National Centre of Excellence in Jharkhand and Gujarat
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel, Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1806

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

National Centre of Excellence in Jharkhand and Gujarat

†1806.     Shri Chandra Prakash Choudhary:

Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has  established  a total  24  National  Centres  of  Excellence  (NCOE)  while  no  such centres  have  been  established  in  the  States  of  Jharkhand  and Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has set up any criterion for setting up the National Centres of Excellence and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  Jharkhand  and  Gujarat  meet  the  above  mentioned criteria and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to set up said Excellence in the said States in future and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  to  (e):  Yes,  Sir.  The  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has established 24 National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country including 01 NCOE in the State of Gujarat. Currently, there are no predefined criteria for the establishment of NCOEs. Further, the State of Jharkhand does not have NCOE and no proposal has been  received  from  the  State  of  Jharkhand  for  establishment  of
- NCOE so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Synthetic Athletic Track Projects in Telangana
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1804

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

Synthetic Athletic Track Projects in Telangana

1804.  Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam:

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

- (a)  whether  there  are  any  reasons  for  the  delay  in  releasing  the  balance amount  for  completing  synthetic  athletic  track  projects  in  Telangana, including  J.N.  Stadium,  Hanamkonda  District  project,  Osmania  University project  and  Regional  Sports  School, Karimnagar  project,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received the required Utilization Certificates (UCs) for these projects and, if so, the reasons for withholding the funds;
- (c)  the  timeline  by  which  the  pending  funds  will  be  disbursed  for  these projects; and
- (d) whether the Government conducted any review of delays in fund release for  sports  infrastructure  projects  in  Telangana  and  if  so,  the  findings  and corrective actions being taken in this regard?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA}

(a)  to  (d)  The  Ministry  ensures  timely  disbursement  of  funds  to  project proponents  once  specific  conditions  are  met,  such  as  the  submission  of required  documents  and  adherence  to  operational  guidelines.  Respective State  Governments  are  released  funds  in  a  tranche  which  are  utilised  by them  as  and  when  required  for  the  projects  sanctioned  under  the  Khelo India Scheme. The funds requested by the State Government of Telangana for  sports  infrastructure  projects  have  already  been  released  and  further request for additional funds in addition to utilisation certificate and related

documents have not been received from the State Government of Telangana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: XDG 2045 Ministerial Roundtable
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Smt. Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1802

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## XDG 2045 Ministerial Roundtable

## 1802.   SMT. APARAJITA SARANGI

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  key  environmental  policies  highlighted  during  the  'XDG  2045' Ministerial Roundtable;
- (b) the plan proposed by the Government to align its climate action goals with the longterm vision of 'XDG 2045';
- (c) whether any new partnerships or agreements signed at the Summit to enhance climate resilience efforts in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  measures  proposed  by  the  Government  to  ensure  the  implementation  of  the strategies discussed at the Summit at the grassroots level in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a)  to (d)  The Government of United Arab Emirates organized the World Governments Summit 2025 under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments' at Dubai on 11 th -13 th February, 2025. The objective of the event was to foster international cooperation & identify innovative solutions for future  challenges  and  to  exchange  views.  Building  on  the  impact  of  the  2030  Agenda  for Sustainable Development and to develop a visionary post-2030 model, 'XDG-2045 Ministerial Roundtable Conference' was organized as one of the events during the Summit on 11 th February, 2025.  India  participated  in  the  event  and  highlighted  several  key  environmental  policies  and initiatives being undertaken by the Government. India emphasized its commitment to renewable energy  with  significant  investments  in  solar  power,  clean  technologies,  electric  vehicles  and climate-resilient  infrastructure.  The  LiFE  (Lifestyle  for  the  Environment)  initiative  was  also highlighted,  which  promotes  pro-planet  sustainable  lifestyles  embracing  sustainability  at  the individual,  community  and  national  levels  to  harmonize  human  development  with  nature. Additionally,  India stressed  the  importance  of  green growth  strategies,  including  afforestation, sustainable agriculture,  and green infrastructure to ensure that  development  aligns  with environmental conservation.

India  also  advocated  for  developed  nations  to  fulfil  financial  commitments  to  support climate  adaptation  and  mitigation  in  developing  countries.  India  stressed  that  the  spirit  of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam should serve as a guiding principle for XDG 2045 to foster equitable global partnerships, principals of justice, inclusivity and shared progress.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Clawback Policy
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

1801. Shri Durai Vaiko:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government considers to reverse the decision regarding reduction in the firstyear commission rate given to the LIC agents;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to notify that the 'clawback policy' once proposed by LIC which was later revoked due to widespread protest, will never be reintroduced in the future;
- (c) whether the Government considers reversing the decision of the LIC to bring down the entry age to buy an endowment plan to 50 years from 55;
- (d) the steps taken by the Government during the year 2024-25 to provide fairer commission rates to the LIC agents; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  negative  consequences  of  increasing  the minimum sum assured to Rs. 2 lakh from Rs. 1 lakh including the consequential increase in the premium amount?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e): Insurance companies including LIC of India follow various principles in designing their products which inter-alia include regulatory prescriptions, actuarial analysis, past claim experience and accordingly decide on entry age, sum assured, premium, bonus, commission etc. Insurance companies being regulated commercial entities have flexibility to decide on all these  matters,  in  alignment  with  regulatory  guidelines  issued  by  IRDAI  and  their  Board approved underwriting policy. IRDAI has issued IRDAI (Insurance Products) Regulations, 2024 dated 20.03.2024 and Master Circular on Life Insurance Products dated 12.06.2024 which inter-alia, have introduced Special Surrender  Value  to  be  paid  in  case  a  policy  is  cancelled  after  1  year.  Accordingly,  in compliance, LIC has modified the commission structure for agents in such a way that first year commissions have been reduced slightly whereas commission for subsequent year, from 4th to 6th years, have been increased. Also, LIC has not issued any instruction regarding clawback of commission.

While, for LIC's New Endowment Plan, the maximum age at entry was modified from 55 years to 50 years, many of LIC's products such as Nivesh Plus, Single Premium Endowment Plan, Jeevan Akshay, New Jeevan Amar, Pension plus etc. have maximum age at entry beyond 50

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1801

TO BE ANSWERED MONDAY, 10 MARCH, 2025/PHALGUNA 19, 1946 (SAKA)

## Clawback Policy

years.  At the same time, LIC continues to offer products such as Micro Bachat with minimum Sum Assured of Rs. 1 lakh to cater to the needs of poor people including those in rural India. Similarly,  in  another  product  namely  Single  Premium  Endowment Plan,  the minimum  Sum Assured is  Rs.  1  lakh.  Hence,  a  range  of  products  are  made  available  by  LIC  to  cater  to diversified needs of our citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: PSB Loans Declared as NPAs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1799

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025/PHALGUNA 19, 1946 (SAKA)

## PSB LOANS DECLARED AS NPAs

## 1799. SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  PSB  loans  secured  by  Adani  groups  declared  as  NPAs  during  the  years 2014-2024; and
- (b) the details of PSB loans secured by Reliance Industries declared as NPAs during the years 2014-2024?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has apprised that in terms of Section 45E of the RBI Act, 1934, RBI is prohibited from disclosing borrower-wise credit information. Section 45E provides that the credit information submitted by a bank is treated as confidential and is not to be published or otherwise disclosed.

Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks have declined to  Rs. 3,02,110 crore (gross NPA ratio of 2.85%) in December 2024 (RBI provisional data) from a peak of Rs. 8,95,601 crore (gross NPA ratio of 14.58%) in March 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1798 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Construction of Auditoriums at Rural Level
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1798 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

Construction of Auditoriums at Rural Level

†1798. Smt. Lovely Anand:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  auditoriums  or  other infrastructure at the rural level across the country to promote sports;
- (b) if  so,  whether there is any proposal to sanction the construction of an auditorium to promote sports at Madhuban Block of Sheohar Parliamentary Constituency in Bihar;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  details  of  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  sports especially in rural areas?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA}

(a) to (c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of development of sports, including construction of auditoriums or other infrastructure including  at  the  rural  level  across  the  country  to  promote  sports,  rests primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government  supplements  their  efforts  by  bridging  critical  gaps.  No  such proposal is under consideration this Ministry.

- (d)  The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  implements  the  following schemes to promote sports including in rural areas of the country and to develop interest in sports among the youth:
- (i) Scheme of 'Khelo India- National 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 Sports Welfare Scheme; (vii) National Sports Development  Fund;  and  (viii) 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 (https://yas.nic.in) and the Sports Authority of India (https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in).

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