(a) whether traditional/indigenous/domestic games are neglected
in the country;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government has implemented any scheme to promote
such games in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated and
utilized for promotion of these games during each of the last
three years and the current year, State-wise and sports
discipline-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) to (d) Government through its various Schemes and those of the Sports
Authority of India (SAI), augments the efforts of the recognised National Sports
Federations (NSFs) and encourages domestic and traditional games in the country.
SAI’s efforts for promotion of traditional games are channelised through the
adoption of Navodaya Vidyalayas under the National Sports Talent Contest Scheme
for Tribal, coastal, hilly and rural areas.
Government is implementing the scheme of “Assistance to National Sports
Federation†under which financial assistance is provided to the National Sports
Federation (NSF) to promote sports & games including traditional/domestic and
indigenous games. The financial assistance is provided for training and
participation in international events abroad, holding of national/international
event in India, coaching/training of national teams /sportspersons through Indian
and foreign coaches, procurement of equipment and other scientific support.
The details of financial assistance provided to the NSFs dealing with
indigenous /traditional games under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs during
the last three years and current year are given below:-
Rs. In lakhs
S.No Name of NSF 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 (Upto December 2011)
1. Archery Association of India 96.10 368.31 32.10 93.68
2. All India Chess Federation 221.40 163.00 180.05 162.13
3. Atya Patya Federation of India 16.50 5.92 12.00 10.50
4. Kho-Kho Feder ation of India 0.00 4.50 7.50 16.50
5. Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India 32.08 11.77 10.00 119.50
6. Tug of War Federation of India 6.00 9.75 16.00 11.75
7 Wrestling Federation of India 200.42 476.00 148.00 573.51