(a) the total number of sports complexes constructed under the National Youth Policy in the country, location and State/ UT-wise;
(b) the details of sports complexes proposed/approved for construction in the country under the said policy;
(c) whether the Government proposes to set up `Sports University` under the National Youth Policy; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) and (b) No sports complexes are being constructed under the National Youth Policy as the same is not a scheme. However, under the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) Scheme, it is proposed to construct a sports complex in each block, both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines. Details of the RGKA Scheme is placed at Annexure – I. The Scheme has become operational w.e.f. 01.04.2014 and approval for construction of sports complexes under the Scheme based on proposals received from States/UTs is yet to be accorded.
(c) and (d) No ‘Sports University’ is being constructed under the National Youth Policy as the same is not a scheme. However, the central government has allocated an amount of Rs.100.00 Crores for setting up of a sports university in the North East Region in 2014-15 Budget. Modalities for the same are being worked out.