**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 85, addressed on July 21, 2025, regarding the establishment of Khelo India Centres (KICs) in Tamil Nadu, specifically within the Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency. The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, confirmed the government's proposal to open 1250 KICs across the country, including in Tamil Nadu. Details of notified KICs under the Khelo India Scheme are accessible at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/statewisekheloindiacenters. Information regarding funds allocated and utilized for the establishment, operation, and upgradation of sports infrastructure in KICs over the past five years and the current year is also available at the same web address. The Ministry currently has no plans to enhance the scope of the Khelo India Scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS SPORTS: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Thiru D M Kathir Anand: A member of parliament who raised a question in the Lok Sabha regarding Khelo India Centres.
Khelo India Centres (KICs): A sports initiative by the Government of India to promote grassroots sports.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the establishment of Khelo India Centres is being considered.
Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu, specifically mentioned in the question regarding the establishment of KICs.
DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Khelo India Scheme: A national programme for the development of sports in India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 85
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025
Establishment of KICs in Tamil Nadu and Vellore Constituency
85. Thiru D M Kathir Anand:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to open more Khelo India
Centres (KICs) across Tamil Nadu and in the Vellore Lok Sabha
Constituency;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the
establishment/creation, operation and upgradation of sports infrastructure
in these centres during the last five years and the current year; and
(d) whether the Government is planning to enhance the scope of the
scheme and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. It has been decided to open 1250 Khelo India Centres
(KICs) across the country, including in Tamil Nadu. Details of all KICs
notified till date under the Khelo India Scheme are available at
https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.
(c) The details of funds allocated and utilized for the
establishment/creation, operation and upgradation of sports infrastructure
in KICs during the last five years and the current year are available at
https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-centers.
(d) No, Sir.
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