As per available reports in the Ministry, the details of human deaths due to attack by elephants and tigers during the last five years in various states are given at Annexure-I and Annexure II. The said information in respect of the State of Kerala is given separately, as given below. …
Read More »Development of Sports Infrastructure under Khelo India Scheme
On the question of ‘Funds released for the development of sports infrastructure’ in Lok Sabha, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated the following in a written reply today. State/UT-wise details of funds released by the Government for the development of sports infrastructure under Khelo India …
Read More »Promoting Digital and Financial Literacy among Youth
On the question of ‘digital and financial literacry initiatives’ in Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stated the following in a written reply today. The Department of Youth Affairs under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has taken several initiatives for the digital and …
Read More »Proposal for India’s Bid to Host the 2036 Olympics
The allotment of hosting rights for the Olympics is done by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through a detailed host selection process spelt out in the public domain. The IOC has a dedicated body, the Future Host Commission (FHC), which deals with this subject. The interested National Olympics Committees (NOCs) …
Read More »Preparation strategy for Paris Summer Olympics 2024
Preparation for International events including Olympics is an ongoing and continuous process. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, National Sports Federations (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and Sports Authority of India (SAI) are working in close coordination for providing best facilities, training, equipment support, wholesome nutritious diet …
Read More »Promoting Leadership Skills Among Youth
On the question of ‘harnessing the potential of youth’ in Lok Sabha, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. In order to harness the potential and to optimally tap constructive and creative energies of the …
Read More »PM Highlights Economic Survey’s Focus on Economic Strengths and Government Reforms
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remarked that the Economic Survey highlights the prevailing strengths of our economy and also showcases the outcomes of the various reforms brought by the Government. The Prime Minister posted on X: “The Economic Survey highlights the prevailing strengths of our economy and also …
Read More »Financial Allocation and Utilization for the Development of Football
The Ministry runs two flagship schemes, viz. Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Khelo India Scheme, for promotion and development of sports including the sport of football. The details of financial assistance during the last five years, scheme wise and year wise, in respect of football are …
Read More »Enhancing Sports Infrastructure in Schools
On the question of ‘promoting sports activities in schools’ in Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated the following in a written reply today. Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) from the year 2018-19 …
Read More »Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognizes Kalarippayattu Federation of India for Promoting Kalarippayattu Nationally
Inclusion of any sport discipline in the Olympic Games is decided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among other things, IOC has prescribed that a sport discipline must be governed by an International Federation which undertakes to follow the rules of the Olympic Charter, and the sport must also be …
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