Lok Sabha Question No. 2941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-15
Subject: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA)
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2941 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2016

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA)

2941. SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE: SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Rajiv  Gandhi  Khel  Abhiyan  (RGKA)  and  Urban  Sports Infrastructure  Scheme  (USIS)  have  achieved  the  desired  results  in  the field  of  improvement  of  sports  level  in  the  country,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) the details of the funds provided and utilised under the said schemes during each of the last three years and the current year, scheme-wise;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  of  irregularities/ corruption in implementation of the said schemes across the country, if so, the details thereof, scheme-wise along with the action taken by the Government in such complaints;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  prepare  any  long  term  plan  to attract young talents in sports and develop a vast network of infrastructure  including  quality training  to  the  players,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has conducted any study for revival of such sports  which  are  presently  in  dismal  position  in  the  country,  if  so,  the details and the outcome thereof; and
- (f) the other steps taken by the Government to improve the performance of Indian sports in national and international competitions?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## ANSWER FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b) The RGKA Scheme, being implemented w.e.f. 1.4.2014 provides for construction of an integrated sports complex in each block of the country both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines and provides for  grant-in-aid  for  holding  competitions  at  block,  district,  State  and National levels. The  Scheme  provided  for  funding  of  infrastructure component  through  convergence  of  various  Schemes  implemented  by Ministry  of  Rural  Development,  Ministry  of  Panchayati  Raj,  Ministry  of Development of North East Region, and erstwhile Planning Commission. However, no funds could be obtained towards infrastructure due to nonconvergence of various Schemes by the concerned Ministries. Details of funds  released  under  RGKA  for  conduct  of  competitions  during  2014-15 and 2015-16 are given in Annexure - I.

The Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS), introduced in 201011, envisages creation of infrastructure including laying of artificial turfs for hockey, football and athletics, and construction of multi-purpose hall. Details of funds released under USIS from 2012-13 to 2015-16 are given at Annexure-II. So far a total of 5 projects have been completed under USIS.

By  and  large,  within  the  existing  constraints,  the  above  two Schemes have been able to further the objective of popularizing sports and encouraging participation.

- (c) As regards complaints of irregularities/ corruption in implementation of the above Schemes, one complaint has been received from Tripura State Olympic Association regarding irregularities/ corruption in implementation of the RGKA. The same has been forwarded to  the  State  Government  of  Tripura  for  taking  appropriate  action  under intimation to this Ministry.

(d) to (f) The  Government  of  India  has  decided  to  restructure  and merge Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  including  the  RGKA,  USIS  and  the National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS), into one Central Sector Scheme  to  address  talent  search,  grooming  of  talent  and  provision  of infrastructure.

Improving the performance of the Indian sportspersons is a continuous  process.  The  National  Sports  Development  Fund  (NSDF) provides  financial  assistance  to  top-level  sportspersons  who  are  medal winning prospects in Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and other international competitions. The  assistance is given for their customized  training  both  in  India  and  abroad,  participation  in  major international competitions, purchase of equipment, etc.

In addition, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous body under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, implements the following  sports  promotional  schemes  all  over  the  country  in  order  to identify young sports talent in the age group ranging from 8-25 years and to nurture and train them  to excel at National and International competitions :

-  National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
-  Army Boys Sports Company (ABSC)
-  SAI Training Centre (STC)
-  Special Area Games (SAG)
-  Extension Centres of STC/SAG
-  Centre of Excellence (COE)
-  SAI National Sports Academies

At  present,  11773  talented  sports  persons  (6626  Boys  and  5147 Girls)  are  being  trained  in  27  sports  disciplines  in  251  Centres  under Residential & Non-Residential basis. The selected trainees are provided with  facilities  in  the  form  of  Expert  Coaches,  Playfields,  Equipment, Boarding  &  Lodging,  Sports  Kit,  Competition  Exposure,  Educational Expenses, Insurance /Medical Expenses and Stipend as per the approved schemes norms.

With regard to study conducted for revival of such sports which are presently  in  dismal  position  in  the  country,  no  such  study  has  been conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports so far.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2941 FOR 15.03.2016 ASKED BY SHRI SANJAY  DHOTRE  AND  SHRI  BHARTRUHARI  MAHTAB,  MP  REGARDING RAJIV GANDHI KHEL ABHIYAN (RGKA)

Annexure - I

Details of funds released under RGKA for conduct of competitions during

## 2014-15 and 2015-16

| S.No.   | Name of State/UTs   | 2014-15   | 2015-16 (as on 29.02.2016)   |
|---------|---------------------|-----------|------------------------------|
| 1       | Andhra Pradesh      | 3.06      | 3.21                         |
| 2       | Arunachal Pradesh   | 0.68      |                              |
| 3       | Assam               | 1.27      |                              |
| 4       | Gujarat             | 5.84      |                              |
| 5       | Haryana             | 3.05      |                              |
| 6       | Himachal Pradesh    | 1.80      | 0.72                         |
| 7       | Jammu& Kashmir      | 1.13      | 0.37                         |
| 8       | Jharkhand           | 0.26      |                              |
| 9       | Karnataka           | 5.91      | 1.72                         |
| 10      | Kerala              | 4.17      |                              |
| 11      | Maharashtra         | 5.18      |                              |
| 12      | Madhya Pradesh      | 8.85      | 0.57                         |
| 13      | Manipur             | 1.42      | 1.43                         |
| 14      | Meghalaya           | 0.99      |                              |
| 15      | Mizoram             | 1.33      | 0.23                         |
| 16      | Odisha              | 4.70      | 3.90                         |
| 17      | Punjab              | 3.49      | 1.12                         |
| 18      | Sikkim              | 0.61      |                              |
| 19      | Rajasthan           |           | 3.31                         |
| 20      | Tamil Nadu          |           | 0.35                         |
| 21      | Telangana           | 7.60      | 0.59                         |
| 22      | Tripura             | 1.45      | 1.26                         |
| 23      | Uttrakhand          | 1.70      | 1.15                         |
| 24      | Uttar Pradesh       | 13.25     |                              |
| 25      | West Bengal         | 5.11      |                              |
|         | TOTAL               | 82.81     | 19.93                        |
| 26      | SAI                 | 0.82      | 0.72                         |
|         | TOTAL               | 83.63     | 20.65                        |
| 27      | MDRGKA(A&P)         | 0.21      | -                            |
|         | TOTAL               | 83.84     | 20.65                        |

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  &  (b)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2941 FOR 15.03.2016 ASKED BY SHRI SANJAY  DHOTRE  AND  SHRI  BHARTRUHARI  MAHTAB,  MP  REGARDING RAJIV GANDHI KHEL ABHIYAN (RGKA)

Annexure - II

## Funds released under USIS from 2012-13 to 2015-16

(Rupees in crore)

| Year     | Approved allocation   | Approved allocation   | Approved allocation   |
|----------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
|          | Budget Estimates      | Revised Estimates     | Actual Expenditure    |
| 2012-13  | 40.00                 | 23.00                 | 23.00                 |
| 2013-14  | 50.00                 | 36.35                 | 36.35                 |
| 2014-15  | 40.00                 | 25.00                 | 24.89                 |
| 2015-16* | 40.00                 | 60.00                 | 39.90                 |