(a) whether the Government proposes to develop sports villages (Khel Gram) in the rural areas of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government proposes to develop sports villages (Khel Gram) in the rural areas of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }
(a) to (c) ‘Sports’ being a State subject the responsibility for providing sports infrastructure rests with the State/Union Territory Governments. Central Government supplements their efforts by training, coaching and bridging gaps in sports infrastructure. This Ministry does not construct or develop sports villages (Khel Gram) and there is no such proposal under consideration.
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