(a) whether the Government proposes to open Sports Academy to impart training to sports persons including tribal youth in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) the total amount earmarked for the purpose;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the corrective measures taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
( SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL )
(a) There is no proposal at present to open Sports Academy to impart training to sports persons
including tribal youth in the country. However, there is already a scheme of Special Area
Games (SAG) being implemented by Sports Authority of India, which aims to scout natural talent
for modern competitive games and sports from tribal, rural, coastal and hilly areas of the
country and also from regions having genetic/geographical advantage and nurture them
scientifically for achieving excellence in modern competitive games and sports. The trainees
are adopted in the age group of 14-21 years. During 2009-10, the number of SAG Centres was 21,
in which 2019 trainees are being trained.
(b) & (c) Does not arise, in view of (a) above.
(d) & (e) As replied in response to part (a) above, there is already a scheme of Special Area
Games for identification and nurturing of talent from tribal areas.