(a) whether the Government is running any schemes for the welfare of youth in the country;
(b) if so, the details of the major schemes run by the Government;
(c) whether the Government is providing financial assistance for promotion of sports activities in the State of Maharashtra; and
(d) if so, the details thereof including the schemes and the funds provided during the last three years and current year?
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports implements the following three major Schemes for the welfare of youth in the country: -
1. RashtriyaYuvaSashaktikaranKaryakram (RYSK) consisting of seven sub schemes namely:
(i) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
(ii) National Youth Corps
(iii) National Programme for Youth & Adolescent Development
(iv) International Cooperation
(v) Youth Hostels
(vi) Assistance to Scouting & Guiding Organisations
(vii) National Young Leaders Programme
2. National Service Scheme (NSS)
3. Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD).
(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. Under the component of “Utilization and Creation of Sports Infrastructure” of the Khelo India Scheme, 13 sports infrastructure projects amounting to Rs.110.80 crore have been sanctioned in Maharashtra from 2016-17 to 2022-23 which cater to all categories of citizens, including youth.
Funds are allocated by this Ministry Scheme-wise, not State-wise. Details of funds released under the Khelo India Scheme during last 3 years and current year is given below: -
Name of Scheme Funds released
(Rs. in crore)
Year
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Khelo India 575.52 338.93 801.61 67.51