(a) the efforts made by the Union Government to promote the youth affairs and sports in Andhra Pradesh during the last two years,
(b) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Andhra Pradesh in this regard,
(c) if so, the details thereof,
(d) the action taken thereon, and
(e) the amount sanctioned to Andhra Pradesh against each proposal during each of the last two years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]
(a) to (e): The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports undertakes various Youth Centric activities all over the country, including State of Andhra Pradesh through its organizations viz. (i) National Service Scheme (NSS) (ii) Nehrua Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) & (iii) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD). The details are at Annexure-I:
The Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has also provided financial assistance to Andhra Pradesh under Khelo India Scheme. The details are at Annexure-II & III.
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