(a) whether the Government has appointed foreign coaches to impart training to athletes and sportspersons during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the expenditure incurred for engaging foreign coaches during the said period; and
(c) the details of new institutions proposed to be established to promote sports in the near future?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) During the last three years i.e. 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, foreign coaches were engaged in the disciplines of archery, boxing, athletics, basketball, badminton, hockey, shooting, squash, table tennis, wrestling, yachting, gymnastic, judo, taekwondo and tennis as per details given below:-
S.No. Year No. of foreign Expenditure incurred coaches engaged (Rs. In lakh) 1. 2011-12 31 790.02 2. 2012-13 34 717.73 3. 2013-14 23 1061.88(c) Government of India had engaged National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to prepare a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) for setting up of a National Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (NISSM) and National Institute of Sports Coaching (NISC). NSDC has submitted the DFRs to the Government. Further, Government has allocated Rs.100 crores during the current financial year for setting up of a Sports University in the North East region.