(a) whether cash or otherwise awards are given to National/International/Asian Games/ Olympic Games winners on ad-hoc basis;
(b) if so, the criteria adopted or proposed to be adopted by the Government in this regard;
(c) whether any guidelines have been formulated by the Union Government for State Governments in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the steps proposed to be taken in this regard ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Special Awards are given to the winners of International sports events every year. This is a regular feature. The rates of awards are as under:
(Rupees in lakh)(c) No, Sir.
Name of the Competition Gold Silver Bronze
Olympics and Official World 15 9 6 Championship
Asian Games and Commonwealth Games 5 3 2
Official Asian Championships and 1.50 1 0.75 Official Commonwealth Championships