Question : FUNDS UNDER PYKKA SCHEME



(a) whether the Government/Sports Authority of India has released all the allocated/sanctioned funds under PYKKA scheme for rural sports competition;

(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the time by which the sanctioned funds are likely to be released?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) & (b) The funds for holding annual rural sports competitions are released to the States on submission of the proposals, along with utilization certificate for the grants availed by them during previous year(s). States-wise sanction/ release of funds for holding rural sports competitions during 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 for given at Annexure I, II & III.

(c) & (d) Does not arise.