(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any policy/programme for promotion of water sports in Palghar district of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said policy/ programme is likely to be implemented?
(a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any policy/programme for promotion of water sports in Palghar district of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the said policy/ programme is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }
(a) No Sir. Sports being a State subject the responsibility for promotion of sports, including development of water sports in Palghar district of Maharashtra, rests with the State Government. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Government. No proposal has been received for promotion of water sports either from the Government of Maharashtra or from concerned National Sports Federations.
(b) & (c) Do not arise.
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