(a) whether the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has fulfilled their sports quota;
(b) if so, the number of sportspersons of various disciplines particularly hockey recruited by BSNL since its inception till date;
(c) whether the BSNL has not given proper representation to national game hockey while recruiting sportspersons;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the action plan to recruit hockey players under the sports quota?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) Sir, there is no sports quota mandated in BSNL. However, BSNL has taken initiative to
recruit outstanding sportspersons to promote sports.
(b) BSNL has recruited 330 sportspersons in various disciplines including 11 sportsmen in
Hockey.
(c) BSNL has given proper representation to national game hockey while recruiting
sportspersons in 13 disciplines.
(d) Does not arise in view of (c) above.
(e) 11 hockey players have already been recruited. More hockey qualified players can be
considered for recruitment in future also.