(a) whether the Government have any plan to honour the prize winners who participated for Asian Games in Busan by giving awards etc.; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government have any plan to honour the prize winners who participated for Asian Games in Busan by giving awards etc.; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Under the `Scheme Relating to Awards`, winners in Busan Asian Games, 2002 will be given Special Awards of Rs. 20 lakhs for gold medal, Rs. 15 lakhs for silver medal and Rs. 10 lakhs for bronze medal.