Question : FUNDS FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES



(a) the amount of funds sought by the Government of Delhi for hosting Commonwealth Games 2010;

(b) the various heads on which the amount is likely to be spent;

(c) whether funds have been allocated to Delhi Government as per their requirement;and

(d) if so,the details thereof and if not,the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS(DR. M.S. GILL)

(a)&(b) The Government of Delhi had prepared an action plan/scheme of Rs.770.00 crore for hosting the Commonwealth Games(CWG),2010.This was approved by Government for spending on the following Heads :


Rs. In Crores

Sl.No. Department Funds Requirements

1 Municipal Corporation of Delhi 75.55

2 Public Works Department(PWD) 165.00

3 Transport 270.00

4 Health & Family Welfare 45.60

5 New Delhi Municipal Council 33.75

6 Delhi Jal Board 40.00

7 Urban Development/PWD 100.00

8 DTE. OF EDUCATION 40.00

TOTAL 770.00

(C): Yes,Sir.Funds have been allocated to Delhi Government in principle.

(d): In addition to the above special allocation of Rs.770.00 crore,Government of NCT of Delhi has earmarked and arranged additional Rs.582.20 crore from its normal plan schemes for the CWG, 2010 for spending on the following Heads:

Rs. In Crores

Sl.No. Department Funds Requirements

1 Municipal Corporation of Delhi 114.45

2 Public Works Department 433.60

3 New Delhi Municipal Council 16.25

4 Health 17.90

TOTAL 582.20