(a) the details and the objectives of the ‘Fit India Cyclothon‘;
(b) whether the Government has constituted any team to take stock of the condition of all the stadiums and sports of the country;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }
(a) Fit India Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister with a view to make fitness an integral part of our daily lives. Since its inception, Fit India Mission has been actively spreading awareness about fitness through various campaigns which inter-alia include a campaign, namely, Fit India Cyclothon to create awareness on fitness through cycling. Fit India Cyclothon can be organised by any Government or private organisation, schools, colleges, universities, individuals, interested groups, residential associations, communities in villages, towns, workplaces, etc.
(b) to (d) No, Sir. The Government has not constituted any team to take stock of the condition of all the stadiums and sports of the country. ‘Sports’ being a State subject, the primary responsibility for promotion and development of sports is that of State/Union Territory Governments. Central Government only supplements the efforts of the State/ UT Governments, under its various schemes.
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