(a) the details of Sports Centres of Sports Authority of India (SAI) presently functioning across the country;
(b) whether the Government proposes for setting up of SAI training centre at Vijayawada or Amravati in Andhra Pradesh; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)
(a) Details of Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centres is at Annexure.
(b) & (c) No proposal is under consideration for setting up of any new SAI Training Centre. Sports being a State subject the responsibility for opening of Training Centres, including in Vijayawada or Amravati, rests with the State Government. The existing training facilities of SAI cater to all talented players, including from Andhra Pradesh.
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