MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR
YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}
(a) Preparation of Indian sportspersons and teams aimed at
enhanced performance in International tournaments is an ongoing
process.
The Government of India is providing all requisite support to
the recognised sports disciplines for achieving excellence at the
International level.
Based on standard of Indian athletes/teams at international
level and their probability to win medal or give respectable
performance at international level, sports disciplines have been
identified and categorised in four categories i.e. High Priority,
Priority, General & Others.
For preparation of Indian sportsperson and teams for major
international events, all requisite assistance is provided from the
“Scheme of Financial Assistance to National Sports Federations
(NSFs)” as per the approved Annual Calendar of Training and
Competition (ACTC) finalised in consultation with the concerned
NSF.
Under the scheme of ‘Assistance to National Sports
Federations’, identified promising sportspersons/teams are
provided with all the requisite facilities for their preparations, such
as wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, equipment, stateof-
the-art infrastructure, lodging & travelling facilities, services of
reputed Indian and Foreign Coaches/Supporting staff, Scientific &
Medical supports, Sports Kit etc. besides financial assistance for
their abroad training and participation in International
Competitions in India and abroad. In addition the Government also
provides incentives in the form of cash award to the athletes and
their coaches who win medals at the recognised international
competitions under the scheme of Special Award (Cash Award).
Government is also providing financial assistance to
meritorious sportspersons for their customised training within the
country and abroad under Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.
Further, the Ministry is implementing the Khelo India Scheme
which aims to infuse sports culture and achieve sporting
excellence in the country by encouraging sports for all thus
allowing the population across gender and all age groups to
harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence,
namely, holistic development of children & youth, community
development, social integration, gender equality, healthy lifestyle,
national pride and economic opportunities related to sports
development.
(b) Budgetary allocation of Rs. 342 Cr. has been made for
Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. Expenditure on preparation and
participation of sportspersons belonging to discipline of athletics
is also borne from the budgetary allocation for Scheme of
Assistance to NSFs as per the ACTC finalized for athletics.
(c) The projected financial implication for the vertical of
“Promotion of sports among persons with disabilities” of the Khelo
India Scheme for the year 2018-19 is Rs.15.00 crore.
(d) & (e): The Government of India has decided to set up
National Sports University in Manipur. This will be the first fullfledged
Sports University in India conforming to international
standards.
SAI has already Sports Science Centers at its 04 Regional
Centers viz Bangalore, Kolkata, NSNIS Patiala and Delhi. Also,
efforts are being made to set up Sports Science and Sports
Medicine Centers in 07(seven) Regional Centers. Besides, financial
assistance is being provided for setting up/ augmenting of sports
science centres in Universities/ Institutes. A total of 06 (six) such
institutions have already been selected during the current financial
year. The list of the selected institutions is as under:
1. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
2. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad
3. Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior
4. Viswa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Bengal
5. Central University of Rajasthan
6. Annamalai University, Tamilnadu
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