Question : FOREIGN LOAN FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES

(a) the details of the initial estimated expenditure, revised estimates and the actual expenditure incurred so far for hosting/conducting the Commonwealth Games;

(b) whether the Union Government/organising committee of Commonwealth Games (CG) has taken any loan from any foreign country, for organising the Commonwealth Games;

(c) if so, the details of the amount of loan disbursed, the reasons therefor and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(d) whether there is any report of irregularities in the ongoing projects of the Commonwealth Games; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had estimated, in 2003, an expenditure of Rs.655 crore for organising the Commonwealth Games, 2010. Initially, an amount of Rs. 767 crore was approved by the Government for the Conduct of the Commonwealth Games, 2010 to the Organizing Committee which has now been revised to Rs. 1620 crore. In addition to this, Rs. 687 crore has been approved for Overlays and Rs. 87.25 for Timing, Scoring Result System and Sports Equipments to the Organizing Committee. Out of Rs. 1190.71 crore released to the Organizing Committee(OC) so far, an amount of Rs. 881.43 crore has been expended on different items of work.

(b) No, Madam.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) & (e) : Shortcomings in construction projects related to sports infrastructure which come to light from time to time are looked into and remedial action taken.