(a) whether the dates for Afro-Asian Games have been finalized by the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the cities which have been selected for these games, State-wise;
(d) whether all arrangements for these games have been made;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the total expenditure likely to be incurred by the Union Government on these games?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Ist Afro Asian Games are proposed to be held from 24th October, 2003 to 1st November, 2003.
( c) These Games are proposed to be held at New Delhi.
(d) & (e): Since the Games are to be held in Oct-November, 2003, making of arrangements will be a continuous exercise from now onwards till September-October, 2003.
(f) The total expenditure likely to be incurred by the Union Government on these Games will depend on the revenues to be generated by the Organising Committee. However, as per present estimates, the total expenditure on the Games will be approximately Rs.109.40 crores.