Question : SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER PYKKA

(a) whether the Government is implementing the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) in order to create and develop sports infrastructure throughout the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the sports infrastructure developed thereunder, State/UT-wise including Odisha;

(c) the details of funds allocated and utilised for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the extent to which the objectives of PYKKA has been achieved so far?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) The Central Government was implementing the Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), for creation of basic sports infrastructure in the rural areas of the country since 2008-09 and upto 2013-14. The PYKKA Scheme has, since, been revamped and revised and named Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA). Details of the RGKA Scheme is enclosed as Annexure I.

(b) The details of infrastructure developed in village panchayats and block panchayats during the operation of PYKKA scheme is enclosed in Annexure II.

(c) Details of grants released under the PYKKA during last three years, till 2013-14 is contained in Annexure – III (a to c).

(d) Under the PYKKA, a total of 67931 village/block panchayats were approved. Out of these, 51497 village/block panchayats have been developed. The total participation in the annual sports competitions held under the PYKKA is 163.68 Lakhs