## Policy Summary: Establishment of Khelo India State Academy in Andhra Pradesh
This document summarizes Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1379, answered on July 28, 2025, by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports regarding the establishment of Khelo India State Academies in Andhra Pradesh.
**Key Findings:**
* **Khelo India Centers of Excellence:** Details regarding the number and specifics of Khelo India State Centers of Excellence and accredited sports academies recognized under the Khelo India Scheme nationwide are publicly available on the Ministry's dashboard at https:dashboard.kheloindia.gov.instatewise kheloindiacenters.
* **Andhra Pradesh Status:** While no proposals for accreditation of sports academies were received from the Andhra Pradesh government, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, has been designated as a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh.
* **Funding:** Funds under the Khelo India Scheme are allocated scheme-wise, not state-wise. The following funds have been released under the Khelo India Scheme across the country:
* 2022-23: ₹596.39 crore
* 2023-24: ₹872.20 crore
* 2024-25: ₹620.75 crore
* 2025-26: ₹123.77 crore (as of July 15, 2025)
* **Proposals from Andhra Pradesh:** The Andhra Pradesh government had not submitted proposals seeking recognition of sports academies or financial support under the Khelo India Scheme until the time of this question.
* **Future Development:** The government is open to establishing additional Centers of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh based on proposals received from the State Government, but currently, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa has already been notified as a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India Scheme: A national programme for the development of sports in India.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, focus of the parliamentary question regarding sports development.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu: Member of Parliament who raised the unstarred question.
Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who provided the answer.
Khelo India State Centres of Excellence: Sports training centers established under the Khelo India Scheme.
Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh: A sports school in Andhra Pradesh notified as a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1379
TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
Establishment of Khelo India State Academy in Andhra Pradesh
1379. Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu:
Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the number and details of Khelo India State Centres of Excellence and
accredited sports academies recognised under the Khelo India Scheme
across the country, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government is aware that there is currently no Khelo India
State Academy or Centre of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh;
(c) the total funds sanctioned for sports infrastructure and development
projects under the said Scheme during the last three years and the current
year, State/UT-wise, particularly in Andhra Pradesh;
(d) whether the State Government of Andhra Pradesh has submitted any
proposals seeking recognition of sports academies or financial support
under the said Scheme;
(e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto;
and
(f) whether the Government proposes to establish such a Centre of
Excellence in the said State soon to promote regional sports development?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) State/UT-wise number and details of Khelo India State Centres of
Excellence and accredited sports academies recognised under the Khelo
India Scheme across the country, are available in public domain on the
Page 1 of 2dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-
khelo-india-centers.
(b) Under the Khelo India Scheme, sports academies are accredited based
on proposals received from State Government. No proposal has been
received from the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for accreditation of
sports academy. However, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, has
been notified as a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in the State of
Andhra Pradesh.
(c) Funds are released Scheme-wise and not State-wise or component-wise
in this Ministry. Details of funds released under Khelo India Scheme across
the country, including for sports infrastructure and development projects
during the last three years and the current year in Andhra Pradesh, are as
under:
Year Funds released under Khelo India Scheme
(in Rs. crore)
2022-23 596.39
2023-24 872.20
2024-25 620.75
2025-26 123.77
(as on 15.07.2025)
(d) No, Sir.
(e) Does not arise.
(f) Yes, Sir. Based on the proposals received from the State Government of
Andhra Pradesh, Dr. YSR Sports School, YSR District, Kadapa, has already
been notified as a Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in the State of
Andhra Pradesh.
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