Question : PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTES

(a) the number of institutions imparting physical education and sports sciences in the country, State-wise;

(b) the number of students trained by these institutes during the last two years, institution-wise;

(c) whether these institutions focus on training young men and women for international events according to international standards;

(d) if so, the number of alumni who have participated in international events;

(e) whether the Government proposes to open more of such institutions;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF PANCHAYATI RAJ, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI MANI SHANKAR AIYAR)

(a) Sports is a State subject and it is primarily the responsibility of State Governments to take necessary steps for promotion of sports including imparting Physical Education and Sports Sciences in their respective States. No data relating to the number of institutions imparting Physical Education and Sports Sciences in the country is maintained by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. However, there are two institutions under the Government of India which impart Physical Education :

(i) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)and

(ii) Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) Trivandrum (Kerala).In addition, the Netaji Subash National Institute of Sports, Patiala (Punjab) under Sports Authority of India also runs courses in respect of Sports Medicine.

(b) The number of students trained /passed out of these institutes during last two years
is indicated below:-	LNIPE, Gwalior	: 358	SAI, LNCPE, Trivandrum	: 150	Netaji Subash National	: 11	Institute of Sports, Patiala.