Question : COMMONWEALTH GAMES, 2010

(a) the financial assistance given to National Capital Territory of Delhi for the Scheduled Commonwealth Games, 2010;

(b) the present Status of the projects undertaken by the Government of NCT of Delhi for development of infrastructures for Hotels, roads, bridges, parks, etc. in Delhi;

(c) the time by which these are likely to be completed;

(d) whether the President of Commonwealth Federation has visited India recently; and

(e) if so, the reaction of the Commonwealth President over the preparation for the said games?

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

(a) No proposal for financial assistance for Commonwealth Games, 2010 from Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has been received by the Ministry.

(b) & (c): Government of NCT has informed that they have constituted a Core Committee of Secretaries under the Chief Secretary to look into the issues of providing infrastructure supports for these games like road, bridges, horticulture, beautification transportation, health facilities, water power supply, hotel accommodation, etc.

(d) Yes, Sir.

(e) As per information received from Indian Olympic Association, President Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in his communication to Commonwealth Games Association of 72 participating countries, has shown satisfaction over arrangements being made for the Games. While interacting with the media also. the President, CGF he expressed satisfaction about level of preparedness of India for hosting Commonwealth Games, 2010.