This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 215, answered on July 21, 2025, regarding sports infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh, particularly Kakinada, under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and other schemes.
The response indicates that no projects have been sanctioned under the NSDF for Andhra Pradesh. However, 10 sports infrastructure projects have been sanctioned under the "Creation and Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure" component of the Khelo India Scheme, with 2 of these projects located in Kakinada. Details of these projects are publicly available on the Ministry's dashboard at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.
The standard completion timeline for Khelo India Scheme infrastructure projects is two years from the sanction date. Project execution, including land acquisition and administrative hurdles, is the responsibility of the grantee. The Ministry monitors project progress through regular review meetings, site visits by a project monitoring committee, and by monitoring the Utilization Certificates (UCs) of released funds. Fund disbursement is contingent upon the completion of required formalities and receipt of necessary documents, adhering to Khelo India Scheme guidelines.
The Ministry continuously receives proposals under the NSDF and Khelo India Scheme. Financial support is considered based on completeness, technical feasibility, and fund availability.
Key Entities Referenced
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF): A fund by the Government of India to promote sports development.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where sports infrastructure projects are being considered.
Kakinada: A city in Andhra Pradesh, specifically mentioned for sports infrastructure development.
Khelo India Scheme: A national program for the development of sports in India.
Shri Tangella Uday Srinivas: Member of Parliament who raised the question about sports infrastructure projects.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who provided the answer.
Utilization Certificates (UCs): Documents required to be submitted for the release of funds for projects.
Government of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department of Sports
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 215
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025
Sports Infrastructure Projects under NSDF
215. Shri Tangella Uday Srinivas:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to
state:
(a) whether any projects have been approved by the
Government under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) or
other schemes for sports infrastructure development in Andhra
Pradesh, particularly Kakinada and if so, the details thereof along
with approval date, project cost and funding pattern;
(b) the current status of implementation of these projects,
including the phases completed and pending;
(c) the total funds allocated, released and utilized for these
projects along with the reasons for any delays;
(d) the expected timeline for their completion and the measures
taken by the Government to ensure timely execution;
(e) the details of the funds requested for the ongoing projects
and the funds released against that projects; and
(f) the details of any pending proposals under NSDF or other
schemes for the sports infrastructure development in Andhra
Pradesh, particularly Kakinada?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
[DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA](a) to (f): No infrastructure project has been sanctioned by the
Government under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to
the state of Andhra Pradesh. However, under the "Creation and Up-
gradation of Sports Infrastructure” component of the Khelo India
Scheme, 10 sports infrastructure projects have been sanctioned by
the Government in Andhra Pradesh. Out of the 10 projects, 02 sports
infrastructure projects have been sanctioned in Kakinada. The
details of these projects are available in public domain on the
dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.
As per the existing guidelines of the Khelo India Scheme, the timeline
of completion of infrastructure projects sanctioned under the
Scheme is two years from the date of its sanction. The responsibility
of executing the projects, including overcoming land acquisition or
administrative hurdles, rests with the grantee. Ministry continuously
reviews the progress of the sanctioned projects by way of regular
review meetings with grantees, visit of project monitoring committee
to the site of the projects. The Utilization Certificates (UCs) of the
released funds are constantly monitored so that funds can be
released in timely manner, to ensure prompt completion of the
projects. Funds are released to the respective project proponents on
the basis of the formalities completed/documents received, in terms
of the guidelines of the Khelo India Scheme.
Receiving of proposals under NSDF and Khelo India Scheme is an
ongoing process. The proposals received from the State/UT
Governments and other eligible entities are considered for financial
support, subject to their completeness, technical feasibility and
availability of funds under the Scheme.
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