The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports addressed Unstarred Question No. 210 on 01.12.2025, regarding linking sports infrastructure grants to athlete performance. The Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated that since 'Sports' is a State subject, the development of sports infrastructure and athlete training primarily falls under the responsibility of the respective State/Union Territory Governments. The Union Government supplements these efforts by bridging critical gaps. The Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 emphasizes equitable access to sports facilities, focusing on infrastructure development from block to state levels, irrespective of economic, social, and geographic disparities. A targeted approach addresses high-performance needs based on regional data like demographics, personnel, and previous performance.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports: Primary ministry responsible for sports development mentioned in the document.
Khelo Bharat Niti 2025: Policy emphasizing equitable access to sports facilities and infrastructure development.
States: Referenced geographical locations regarding distribution of sports resources and athlete performance.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 210
TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025
Linking Sports Infrastructure Grants to the Performance of Athletes
210. Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is considering linking sports infrastructure
grants and capital funding with the performance of athletes from specific
States;
(b) if so, whether States such as Punjab, which have higher athlete
participation and notable achievements benefited from increased resources
to foster a more competitive and efficient sports ecosystem;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether the Government has any plan to ensure a more equitable
distribution of resources among States, based on their athletic performance
and their contribution to national sports development; and
(e) if so, the details of and if not, the reason therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) to (e) ‘Sports’ being a State subject, the responsibility of development of
sports, including development of sports infrastructure and training of
athletes, rests primarily with the respective State/Union Territory
Governments. The Union Government only supplements their efforts by
bridging critical gaps. The Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 emphasizes equitable
access to sports facilities, with a focus on infrastructure development from
block to state levels irrespective of economic, social and geographic
disparities with a targeted approach to address high-performance needs
based on regional data like demographic, personnel, previous performance
etc.
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