(a) the details of financial assistance granted to various institutions engaged in promotion and development of sports in the State of West Bengal during the last three years;
(b) the details of funds utilization, target fixed and achievements made in this regard; and
(c) whether the State of West Bengal has requested for funds for promoting sports in rural areas during the last three years and if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }
(a) and (b) ‘Sports’ being a State subject, the primary responsibility for promotion and development of sports is that of State/Union Territory Governments. Central Government supplements the efforts of the State/ UT Governments, under its various schemes.
During the last three years, financial assistance has been given for bridging the gaps in infrastructure in West Bengal through one of the verticals of Khelo India Scheme of this Ministry, namely, ‘Utilization and creation/upgradation of sports infrastructure’. In addition, this Ministry through the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has also been running a SAI Regional Centre at Kolkata to identify and nurture talented sportspersons in West Bengal. The details of the above during the last three years are at Annexure.
The Schemes of this Ministry are demand driven. Therefore, no targets are fixed.
(c) No, Sir.
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