Question : LAND FOR NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRES

(a) whether the Government has purchased land or district of the States have provided land to the Government for implementing the scheme for the opening of National Sports Centres in various States for promoting sports;

(b) if so, the total number of such States for which approval has been accorded by the Union Government for the opening of such National Sports Centres;

(c) whether such training centres are operational in various States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Bihar and West Bengal?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) No Madam. There is no scheme at present which seeks to set up National Sports Centres.

(b) to (d) Does not arise.