Question : AMOUNT SPENT ON SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE



(a) the amount spent by the Government on sports infrastructure, coaching camps, international exposure during the last three years; and

(b) the steps Government proposes to take to increase the said amount ?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SUNIL DUTT)

(a) The amount spent by the Government on sports infrastructure, coaching camps and international exposure during the last three years was Rs.90.07 crores, Rs.11.50 crores and Rs.34.23 crores respectively.

(b) The requirements under the schemes during a particular year is reviewed at the time of formulation of next year`s annual plan and allocation is sought accordingly. The Xth Plan allocation for the schemes relating to sports infrastructure is Rs.312.61 crores. Coaching camps and international exposure are two components of the scheme relating to assistance to National Sports Federation and the Xth Plan allocation for this scheme is Rs.106.50 crores.