(a) whether the Government proposes to construct an indoor stadium in Rajahmundry, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds earmarked for the purpose?
(a) whether the Government proposes to construct an indoor stadium in Rajahmundry, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds earmarked for the purpose?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}
(a) No, Madam. No such proposal is under consideration in this Ministry. However, a request was received from Shri M. Murali Mohan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (MP) for providing financial assistance to construct an indoor stadium at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh under Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS). Since the USIS had already ceased to exist in 2015-16, the Hon’ble MP was requested vide reply dated 29.08.2018 to advice the concerned to forward the proposal as per the Khelo India Scheme through State Government to this Ministry. If a proposal for the purpose is received through the State Government, as per provisions of Khelo India Scheme, the same can be considered based on its technical feasibility and availability of funds.
(b) Does not arise.
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