(a) the number of youth and sports coaching centres functioning in various parts of the country including Uttarakhand, location-wise;
(b) whether the Sports Authority of India proposes to upgrade its sports infrastructure; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): Sports Authority of India (SAI) imparts training (under various Sports Promotional Schemes) all over India to talented sports-persons
in the age group of 8 to 25 years in 27 disciplines to enable them to excel at National and International level. As on date, training is imparted to 14120 trainees across the country in 308 SAI Centres under various Sports Promotional Schemes. Region-wise/State-wise details
of SAI Centres is at Annexure.
(b) & (c): Yes, Madam. SAI upgrades sports infrastructure at various SAI Training Centres from time to time according to the requirement and availability of funds.