(a) whether the Government has initiated any Scheme for the promotion of Winter Sports in Jammu and Kashmir State;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the locations earmarked for the purpose; and
(c) the details of funds allocated and expenditure incurred to each such schemes during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR
YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI Â JITENDRA SINGHÂ )
(a) to (c) Madam, the responsibility for promotion of a sport rests with the concerned recognized National
Sports Federation (NSF). The Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) has been recognized by the Government
of India for promotion of winter sports in the country including the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Also since
sports is a State subject, the primary responsibility of promotion of winter sports is that of the State
of Jammu and Kashmir. No proposal for development of winter sports has been received from the Winter Games
Federation of India. During the last FIVE years, Rs.2.07 lakhs has been made available to Winter Games
Federation of India for promotion of winter sports in India under the Ministry’s Scheme of Assistance
to NSFs.