(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to encourage modern day children and youth over exposed to electronic gadgets to go to park and play outdoor games;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is formulating any scheme to promote indigenous sports; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }
(a) & (b) “Sports” being a State subject the responsibility of development of Sports, including encouraging children and youth to participate in sporting activities, rests with the State / Union Territory (UT) Governments. Government of India supplements efforts of State / UT Governments by providing assistance to National Sports Federations, training in Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centres and support under Khelo India Scheme.
(c) & (d) Khelo India scheme includes promotion of indigenous games. Therefore, no new scheme is under consideration.
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