(a) the number of training centres have been set up by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Karnataka;
(b) the places in that State where these training centres have been set up by SAI;
(c) whether the Government propose to set up any new training centres to train the rural sports persons in Karnataka in 2003-2004; and
(d) if so, the details of the proposal mooted by the Government in that regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a)&(b): At present there are six training Centres being run in the State of Karnataka by Sports Authority of India (SAI) as per the details given below: -
1. National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC) - St. Joseph`s Indian High School, Bangalore
2. Army Boys Sports Company Scheme (ABSC) - MEG, Bangalore
3. SAI Training Centre (STC) at
(i) Dharward
(ii) Medikeri
(iii) Bangalore
4. Center Of Excellence Scheme (COX) -Bangalore