Question : DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF STADIA

(a)whether the sports stadia set up in various parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh are in dilapidated conditions;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and the measures being taken by the Union Government for the maintenance of such stadia;

(c)whether there is any scheme to modernise the sports stadia constructed in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS(SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 353 TO BE ASWERED ON 18.12.2012 REGARDING DILABITED CONDITIONS OF STADIA ASKED BY SHRI KAMAL KISHOR `COMMANDO”.

(a) & (b): “Sports” is a State subject. The Union Government does not maintain data regarding the condition of the Sports stadia, constructed by the State Governments. The Union Government has no scheme for maintenance of sports stadia of the State Governments.

In Delhi, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has five stadia, viz., Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. All are in good condition and being maintained through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC).

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Since sports is a State subject, development of sports infrastructure including modernization of its sports stadia is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments. The Union Government complements and supplements the effort of the State Governments for promotion of sports.