(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for construction of mini-stadia in each district in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the norms stipulated in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the details of districts selected under the scheme including Pali in Rajasthan and Sheohar in Bihar; and
(d) the time by which such stadia are likely to be constructed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) and (b) The Central Government is implementing a Scheme named as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) under which it is proposed to construct a sports complex in each block, both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines. Details of the RGKA Scheme are placed at Annexure – I.
(c) & (d) The RGKA Scheme became operational w.e.f the financial year 2014-15 and proposals for construction of the sports complexes are being obtained from the States/UTs.