(a) whether the Government disburses funds to the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathans (NYKS) and
other Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for district level sports competitions under
various schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof, scheme wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of the said funds; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to promote rural
sports in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a)&(b) So far, funds to the tune of Rs.10.53 Crores have been released to Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathans
(NYKS) only under the Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abiyan (PYKKA) in the year 2010-11 for holding of
rural competitions and Inter-School competitions. No funds have been released to NGOs for holding of
district level sports competitions under the Scheme.
(c)&(d) Yes Madam. The Government proposes to revise the PYKKA Scheme which would entail
enhancement in the amount of the said funds. However, since the proposal is still in conceptual stage,
much details could not be provided. Details of funds released and infrastructure created under the
Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abiyan (PYKKA) are placed at Annexure I (a) to (e) and Annexure II.