Lok Sabha Question No. 33 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Development of Sports Facilities
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Satpal Brahamchari, Shri Jai Parkash

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †* 33

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

Development of Sports Facilities

## †*33. SHRI JAI PARKASH:

## SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:

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

- (a) the details of programmes/schemes which are currently being implemented  by  the  Government  for  the  development  of  sports facilities  in  Hisar,  Sonipat  and  Dumka  Lok  Sabha  Constituencies along with the details of the funds sanctioned and utilised thereunder;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  launch  any  new programme/scheme for the development of sports facilities in Hisar, Sonipat  and  Dumka  Lok  Sabha  constituencies,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  develop  a  modern  sports stadium, multi-purpose indoor hall, training centre, coaching facilities,  sports  hostel,  a  synthetic  track,  a  rural  playground  and sports/science/physio facilities in the said Constituencies, if so, the details  thereof  and  the  timeframe  in  this  regard  along  with  the number of youth/athletes to be benefited thereunder;
- (d) whether  there  is  any  proposal  for  the  allocation  of  special budget, appoint coaches and provide sports equipment to nurture the

talent of local players particularly rural, women and young players, if not, the reasons therefor along with the time by which such Schemes are likely to be implemented for the said constituencies; and

- (e) the  action  plan  of  the  Government  to  strengthen  sports infrastructure  through  the  State  Government,  local  bodies  and private participation?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## [DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a) to (e):   A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  †* 33  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON 02.02 .2026  REGARDING  ' DEVELOPMENT  OF  SPORTS  FACILITIES ' ASKED BY SHRI JAI PARKASH AND SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI, HON'BLE MEMBER S OF LOK SABHA.

- (a): The  Government  runs  various  schemes  for  the  promotion  of sports across the country, including Hisar, Sonipat and Dumka Lok Sabha Constituencies. These schemes include:
- (i) Khelo India -National Programme for Development of Sports;
- (ii) Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs);
- (iii) Cash Incentives to Medal 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;
- (viii)  Running  Sports  Training  centres  through  Sports  Authority  of India (SAI); and
- (ix) National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR).

The details of these schemes are available in the public domain on the website of the Ministry (https://yas.nic.in ). Further, in FY 2024-25, Department of Sports was allocated Rs. 2332.50 crore, out of which Rs.  2136.97  crore  have  been  utilised.  The  detail  of  scheme  wise utilisation is available in public domain on the website of the Ministry

(https://yas.gov.in/en/scheme-wise-financial-report-fy-2024-25-0).

- (b) to (d): 'Sports' being  a State subject, the responsibility of development and encouragement of sports rests primarily with the State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Central  Government  only supplements their efforts. Under the component 'Creation and Up -gradation  of  Sports  Infrastructure'  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme, financial  assistance  has  been  provided  for  development  of  sports infrastructure across the country.

The Khelo India Scheme caters to the needs of the entire country within its allocated budget for activities/ programmes. The proposals received from the State/UT Governments and other eligible entities are considered for financial support, subject to their completeness, technical feasibility, and availability of funds under the Scheme.

There  is  one  (01)  National  Centre  of  Excellence  (NCoEs)  in Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency and one (01) SAI Training Centre (STC) in Hisar Lok Sbaha Constituency. Further, there are three (03) Khelo  India  Centres  in  Hisar  Lok  Sabha  Constituency,  three  (03) Khelo India Centres in Dumka Lok Sabha Constituency and one (01) Khelo India Centre in Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency, the details of which are available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.

(e):   Under  the  component 'creation  and  upgradation  of  sports infrastructure' of Khelo India Scheme, sports infrastructure such as stadiums, sports complexes and training centres across the country are  developed/  created  in  coordination  with  State  Governments. Further, the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 provides a comprehensive policy framework to strengthen sports infrastructure through convergence with education, promotion of public-private partnerships,  CSR support and community participation, with the objective of expanding access to quality sports facilities and enhancing sporting excellence nationwide.

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