(a) whether the Government proposes to provide free
education for sports persons who won medals in the recently
concluded Commonwealth Games, 2010;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is considering to formulate a
scheme of financial incentives to support, talented sports
persons and strengthen the sports infrastructure in
educational institutions; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Government proposes to provide
free education for sports persons who won medals in the
recently concluded Commonwealth Games, 2010 for the entire
duration of their studies. The expenditure on education for
school going students and college going students would be
borne by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and
the University Grants Commission (UGC) respectively.
(c) & (d): CBSE is offering Chacha Nehru Sports awards of
Rs.6000/- per student for outstanding sportspersons and for
athletes who set new records in 15 different disciplines
during the annual National CBSE sports and games
competition.
CBSE also provides that before granting affiliation,
the concerned school should have adequate specified
infrastructure.