(a) whether the Government has launched ‘Khelo India’ programme in the country with a cost of more than Rs. 1750 crores;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of projects/activities formulated/ proposed by the Government in this regard, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand and Rajasthan;
(c) the details of the benefits likely to be availed by the players through this scheme; and
(d) the details of funds likely to be provided to each player under this scheme?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}
(a) to (c) Yes, Madam.
Salient features of the verticals of the Khelo India Scheme, including details of benefits that could be availed thereunder, are given at Annexure – I. The Khelo India Scheme, with an estimated financial implication of Rs.1756 crore from 2017-18 to 2019-20, aims at strengthening the entire sports ecosystem of the country, including the States of Jharkhand and Rajasthan, through its twelve verticals.
(d) As the Khelo India Scheme aims to target the entire population, player-wise allocation of funds have not been made thereunder. However, the Scheme, inter-alia includes a vertical of ‘Talent Identification and Development’ which has provisions for identification of talented players in priority sports disciplines at various levels through different avenues. Best talents in those sports discipline will be identified by the High Powered Committee and provided annual financial assistance, at the rate of Rs.5.00 lakh per annum, for a period of 8 years under a Long Term Athlete Development Programme.
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