**Summary:**
On August 11, 2025, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports addressed Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3619 regarding sports infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). Specifically, the question inquired whether the government had approved or included any sports infrastructure projects, such as mini stadiums or coaching centers, in the Erode, Namakkal, and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu under the NSDF. The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated that no sports infrastructure projects have been sanctioned under the NSDF in the aforementioned districts.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for youth affairs and sports.
LOK SABHA: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where sports infrastructure projects were proposed.
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF): A fund used by the Government of India to promote sports development.
Shri K E Prakash: Member of Parliament who raised the question about sports infrastructure projects.
Erode District, Tamil Nadu: A district in Tamil Nadu where sports infrastructure projects were proposed under NSDF.
Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu: A district in Tamil Nadu where sports infrastructure projects were proposed under NSDF.
Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu: A district in Tamil Nadu where sports infrastructure projects were proposed under NSDF.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3619
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025
Sports Infrastructure Projects in Tamil Nadu under NSDF
3619. Shri K E Prakash:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has approved or included any sports
infrastructure projects (mini- stadiums, coaching centres etc.) in Erode,
Namakkal, and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu under the National
Sports Development Fund (NSDF); and
(b) if so, the details thereof, including project components, sanctioned
amounts and the current status?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
[DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]
(a) and (b): No, Sir. No sports infrastructure project (mini- stadium,
coaching centre etc.) has been sanctioned under the National Sports
Development Fund (NSDF) in Erode, Namakkal, and Tiruppur districts of
Tamil Nadu.
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