Executive Summary:
This document is the response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 303 regarding the allocation of funds for sports infrastructure development, answered on August 11, 2025, by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. It details the fund allocation under various schemes like Khelo India and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) over the past three years. It also addresses equitable distribution criteria and steps to strengthen sports infrastructure in Southern States.
Key Points / Main Content:
Fund Allocation:
* Funds are allocated by scheme, not by state.
* Funds allocated: ₹2332.50 crore (2024-25), ₹2380.86 crore (2023-24), ₹1907.69 crore (2022-23).
* Details of sports infrastructure sanctioned under Khelo India and NSDF are available online.
Distribution and Criteria:
* Sports development is primarily the responsibility of State/UT Governments.
* The Union Government supplements State/UT efforts by addressing critical gaps.
* Financial assistance is demand-driven, based on proposal completeness, technical feasibility, and resource availability.
* Funds are released upon receipt of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and related documents.
Initiatives for Southern States:
* Key initiatives to promote sports include the Khelo India National Programme, Assistance to National Sports Federations, NSDF, and Sports Training Centres via SAI.
* Details are available on the Ministry and SAI websites.
Impact Analysis:
State/UT Governments:
* Impact: Primarily responsible for sports development, including infrastructure, training, and talent identification. Union Government supplements their efforts.
* Action Required: Submit complete and technically feasible proposals to the Union Government to request financial assistance. Ensure timely submission of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and related documents.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports:
* Impact: Responsible for allocating funds under various schemes and implementing initiatives to promote sports across the country.
* Action Required: Continue implementing key initiatives and making scheme details available to the public.
Sports Authority of India (SAI):
* Impact: Involved in running Sports Training Centres.
* Action Required: Continue to support sports development through Sports Training Centres.
National Sports Federations:
* Impact: Can receive assistance from the Ministry.
* Action Required: Refer to the Ministry's website to learn how to apply for and receive assistance.
General Public:
* Impact: Can access information on sports infrastructure development through online dashboards.
* Action Required: Visit the provided websites for details on sanctioned projects under the Khelo India Scheme and NSDF.
Key Entities Referenced
Southern States: Refers to the states in the southern region of India. Specific states are not named in the document, but the document discusses strengthening sports infrastructure in these states.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the starred question was raised.
Khelo India: A national program for the development of sports in India.
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF): A fund established by the Indian government to promote sports development.
Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy: Member of Lok Sabha who asked the starred question regarding sports funding.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Sports Authority of India (SAI): The apex national sports body of India, established to promote sports and games.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. *303
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
Allocation of Funds for Sports Infrastructure Development
*303. Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of allocation of funds by the Government under various
schemes such as Khelo India, National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)
and infrastructure development during the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether one State has received more funds from the Government than
all the South Indian States during the last financial year and if so, the
details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has any criteria in place to ensure equitable
and need-based distribution of sports funding across all the States in the
country; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to strengthen sports
infrastructure, training academies and talent identification in the Southern
States of the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Page 1 of 2STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. *303 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
REGARDING “ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT” ASKED BY DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY, HON’BLE
MEMBER OF LOK SABHA
(a) Funds are allocated Scheme-wise and not State-wise in this Ministry.
The details of funds allocated under various Sports Development Schemes
of the Department of Sports across the country, including under Khelo India,
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and infrastructure development,
during the last three years are as under:
(amount in ₹ crore)
Financial Year Funds allocated
2024-25 2332.50
2023-24 2380.86
2022-23 1907.69
The details of the sports infrastructure sanctioned under Khelo India
Scheme and NSDF, across the country, are available in public domain on the
dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and
http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html, respectively.
(b) to (d) ‘Sports’ being a State subject, the responsibility of development of
sports, including strengthening of sports infrastructure, training academies
and talent identification, rests primarily with the State/Union Territory
Governments. The Union Government supplements their efforts by bridging
critical gaps. The schemes of this Ministry are demand-driven under which
financial assistance is considered for proposals received from State/UT
Governments and eligible entities based on clear criteria, including the
completeness of the proposal, its technical feasibility, and the availability
of resources. Financial assistance is provided to State Governments
primarily under various components of the Khelo India Scheme. In addition,
funds under the Schemes of this Department are released as per the various
criteria viz. receipt of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and other related
documents. To promote sports across the country, including the
strengthening of sports infrastructure, training academies, and talent
identification in the Southern States, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
implements several key initiatives. These include the Khelo India - National
Programme for Development of Sports, Assistance to National Sports
Federations, National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), and running Sports
Training Centres through the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Details of the
above schemes are available in the public domain on the websites of this
Ministry and the Sports Authority of India.
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