(a) the details of stadiums which are maintained or controlled by the Government in the country, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government has conducted any review regarding the number of days the said stadiums are used for their earmarked purposes in a year;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government has any plan to increase the utilisation of such stadiums; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a) The following five stadia in Delhi are being maintained by Sports Authority of India
(SAI) on behalf of MYA&S:
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium(JNS)
2. Indira Gandhi Sports Complex (IGSC)
3. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (MDCNS)
4. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex (Dr. SPMSPC)
5. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges (Dr. KSSR)
(b) & (c): Yes Madam.
1. These stadiums are being utilized for conduct of National and International sports events, National Coaching Camps, SAI National Sports Academies, Come and play scheme for General Public etc round the year.
2. The Field of Play at the five stadia and hostel facilities at JNS and IGSC are being utilized throughout the year for conducting national camps, training young talented athletes, come and play trainees and competitions.
3. Come & Play Scheme has been introduced to encourage children to take up sporting activity. The scheme aims at mass participation in sports. The scheme runs throughout the year. The Sports facilities available for Come and play trainees are provided at Annexure.
4. The J.N. Stadium has been selected by FIFA/AIFF as one of the venues for hosting the U/17 FIFA World Cup 2017. Work is under progress for up gradation of the required infrastructure including Field of Play and built up area.
5. A portal for Online booking of SAI Stadia was launched on 01.09.2016 to make Stadia bookings more users friendly.
(d) & (e): The existing facilities at various stadia are being utilized effectively. However, continuous efforts are made to further increase the footfall.
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