Question : UPGRADING OF NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS AS SPORTS SCHOOLS

(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Navodaya Vidyalayas as sports schools in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is contemplating to construct District level sports schools to promote sports in such schools;

(d) if so, the time by which such sports training schools are likely to be started; and

(e) the details of present facilities of playgrounds, good coaches for competitions as well as hostels for boys and girls available in the schools?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (e) It is proposed to develop District Level Sports School (DLSS) in every district in the country so as to identify and nurture sporting talent in the country. It is proposed to cover Kendriya Vidalayas, Navodaya Vidalayas and Eklavya Vidalayas as the first priority. The whole project is still in conceptual stage only. Hence, no details could be provided.