(a) whether the Government have received any proposal from the State Governments of various States in North-East for setting up of physical education institutions;
(b)if so, the details and present status thereof;
(c) whether the Government are contemplating to open physical education institutions in these States; and
(d)if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (ARUN SHOURIE)
(a)&(b): One proposal has been received from the Government of Manipur for establishment of a Physical Education College in Manipur. At present, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports does not have any scheme under which a State Government can be assisted to set-up a Physical Education College.
(c)&(d): Government are at present not contemplating setting up of any Physical Education Institution in the NE Region.
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior is a deemed University already functioning under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. In addition to this, the Sports Authority of India is also running the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education at Thiruvanathapuram.