Sports Authority of India (SAI)
At the forefront of the efforts stand the Sports Authority of India (SAI) – the field arm of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. SAI supports and nurtures talent in youth, and provides them with requisite infrastructure, equipment, coaching facilities and competition exposure.
SAI is a successor organization of the IXth Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982. It was set up as a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the Resolution dated 25th January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Govt of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution. It is also entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining and utilizing, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the following Stadia in Delhi which were constructed/renovated for the IX Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982 :-
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
2. Indira Gandhi Stadium (Indoor) and Yamuna Velodrome
3. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
4. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex
5. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges
These stadia have been handed over to CPWD for creating requisite infrastructure for the Commonwealth Games 2010.
In order to adopt an integrated approach towards promotion and development of sports consciousness, the erstwhile Society for National Institutes of Physical Education & Sports (SNIPES) consisting of NSNIS Patiala at its centers and the two LNCPEs (Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education) located at Gwalior and Thiruvananthapuram were merged with SAI w.e.f. 1st May 1987. The LNCPE Gwalior was however, delinked from SAI in September 1995 on attaining the status of a “Deemed University” ( now re-christened as LNUPE, Gwalior).
Aims & Objectives of SAI:
• To promote and broad-base sports in the country.
• To implement schemes/programmes for achieving excellence in sports in different disciplines at international level in order to establish India as a major sporting power.
• To maintain and utilize on behalf of the Govt., stadia which were constructed/renovated for the IXth Asian Games held in 1982.
• To act as an interface between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and other agencies concerned with the promotion/ development of sports in the country on the other hand, i.e., State Govt., U.T. Administration, IOA, National Sports Federations, Sports Control Boards, Industrial Houses, etc.
• To establish, run, manage and administer the institutions to produce high caliber coaches, sports scientists and physical education teachers.
• To plan, construct, acquire, develop, take over, mange, maintain and utilize sports infrastructure and facilities in the country.
• To initiate, undertake, sponsor, stimulate and encourage research projects related to various sports sciences for upgradation of sports, sportspersons and coaches.
• Other incidental issues concerning promotion, development and excellence in sports.
General Body and Governing Body of SAI
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio President of the Society. Union Minister in-charge of Sports is the Vice-President and the Governing Body is headed by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports is its Vice-Chairman.
Organizational Setup
The Sports Authority of India is headed by the Director General, who is assisted by Executive Directors in the spheres of TEAMS, Operations and Finance. On the administrative side, the DG is assisted by Secretary (SAI). Director (infrastructure) assists DG on matters of maintenance of Buildings owned by SAI. The coaching department is headed by Director (Coaching). There are six regions in the country that are headed by Regional Directors at Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Imphal, Bhopal and Sonepat. In addition, through the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala (the academic arm of SAI), and some of the Regional Centres, SAI offeres a variety of courses in sports coaching and sports medicines (at NIS); and graduate and post-graduate courses in physical education at Laxmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram.
Two special officers in the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India were appointed till Commonwealth Games 2010 to assist the DG on matters relating to CWG.
Sports Promotional Schemes of SAI:
Apart from the above, the following sports promotional schemes are also being implemented by SAI through its Regional Centres for spotting and nurturing talented children by providing them requisite facilities in terms of sports infrastructure, sports equipment, competition exposure and scientific coaching etc.
(i) Centres of Excellence Scheme
(ii) SAI Training Centres (STC) Scheme
(iii) Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme
(iv) National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme
(v) Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) Scheme
Centres of Excellence Scheme
This scheme is meant for training of elite sports persons in particular disciplines and providing competition exposure. The trainees in the age group of 17-25 years are selected under the scheme who have shown promising performance in the senior national competitions.
These centres operate as regular coaching camps for the best available talent in India and provide two or possibly three concurrent layers of highly skilled sportspersons giving a wider choice of talent and continuity for later selection to National Teams and provide alternative second and third options for the National Teams.
The selection criteria under this scheme are
a. Best six in Senior National Competitions or Junior International Competitions provided they have the potential to continue in competitive sports for at least two to three years.
b. Trainees showing excellent performance in the schemes of SAI as well as talented sports persons scouted collectively by the SAI and National Sports Federations for advance training.
Presently, there are 12 such centres in which 325 trainees (208 boys and 117 girls) are being trained.
SAI Training Centres (STC) Scheme
This scheme is being implemented to train meritorious sportspersons in the age group of 14-21 years. Relaxation in age is given in meritorious cases and also in disciplines of Gymnastics and Swimming. Under this scheme, the Centres are set up in joint collaboration with State Governments/UT Administrations and SAI.
It is the responsibility of the State Governments to provide
i. A suitable building for hostel with facilities for catering, library, recreation an family accommodation for in-charge of the Hostel and the coaches.
ii. Playfields/Indoor Hall/Swimming Pool depending on the disciplines identified.
iii. Maintenance of playfields for day to day training.
iv. Annual maintenance of the hostel building.
Facilities to be provided by SAI
i. Furniture for hostel and catering equipment
ii. Nutritious and balanced diet
iii. Sports kit
iv. Coaches
v. Sports equipment
vi. Medical assistance and insurance
vii. Administrative and catering staff
viii. Electricity, water and administrative staff
Presently, there are 58 such centres in which 7658 (5453 boys and 2205 girls) are being trained.
Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme
This scheme is being implemented to scout natural talent for modern competitive games and sports from tribal, rural, coastal and hilly areas of the country and also from regions having genetic/geographic advantage and nurture them scientifically for achieving excellence in modern competitive games and sports. The trainees are adopted in the age group of 14-21 years.
These centres are started in consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations. The states/UTs have to provide requisite land with infrastructure. However, in case of non-availability of infrastructure, the states/UTs are to provide developed land on long-term lease basis to SAI enabling it to create the required facilities. Before the centre is started, an Agreement has to be signed between SAI and the states/UTs.
Presently, there are 21 such centres in which 2019 trainees (1207 boys and 812 girls) are being trained.
This scheme is also being extended to cover schools/colleges for wider coverage aiming at developing sports standard in schools and colleges, especially in those which organize specific sports and have shown commendable results. The trainees in the age group of 14-21k years are adopted under the scheme. Coaches are provided to these schools/colleges on requirement basis.
Presently, there are 82 Extension Centres in which 1439 (839 boys and 600 girls) are being trained.
National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme
The National Sports Talent Contest Scheme was launched in 1985 under which the talented children between the age group of 8-14 years are spotted and nurtured by providing scientific training. These students are to play and study in the same school. The schools having good sports infrastructure are adopted under this scheme. Each adopted school in addition to the services of coaches for imparting training gets financial assistance for purchase of consumable sports equipments.
Presently, there are only 22 regular adopted schools, in which 947 trainees (710 boys and 237 girls) are being trained.
The scheme was extended to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) having requisite infrastructure. These schools act as feeder centres to SAI training centres and SAG Centres. However, 33 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have been de-adopted last year. Presently, there are only 16 Navodaya Vidyalayas under this scheme in which 103 trainees (63 boys and 40 girls) are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to schools having tradition of Indigenous Games and Martial Arts (IGMA). The objective is to promote indigenous games and martial arts in the schools in rural and semi-urban areas and scouting of talent in these games for nurturing in modern sports.
Presently, there are 27 schools adopted under this scheme in which 348 boys and 115 girls are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to Akharas in order to create a broader base for modern wrestling and to supplement their efforts.
Presently, there are 32 Akharas adopted under this schemes in which 637 boys and 25 girls are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to Sport Centres adopted on the patter of Akharas. Under the scheme, high performance Sports Centres being run specially in the priority disciples, such as Athletics, Judo, Wrestling, Boxing, Swimming and other regognized martial arts akin to modern sports.
At present, there are four such Sports Centres adopted on the pattern of akharas, in which 91 trainees (78 boys and 13 girls) are being trained.
In total, there are 22 Regular Adopted schools, 22 schools adopted to Promote Indigenous Games and Martial Arts, 16 Navodaya Vidyalayas, 32 Akharas, and four Sports Centres on the pattern of akharas, in which a total of 2126 trainees (1697 boys and 429 girls are being trained.
Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) Scheme
This scheme is a joint venture of the Army Authorities and Sports Authority of India. The aim is to leverage the excellent infrastructure, efficient administration and disciplined environment for sports training available in the various Army Regional Centres. Boys in the age group of 8-16 years of age are inducted under the scheme. After attaining the required age, the trainees are also offered job in the Army.
Presently, there are 15 such centres in which 1206 boys are being trained.
Consolidation process of STC/SAG schemes has recently been started. As per the approval of the Governing Body on 24th July, 2009, the committee constituted for consolidation of SAI Training Centres/Special Area Games Schemes has been notified.
Regional Centres/Sub-centres of SAI
1. Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata
2. SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bangalore
3. SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar
4. SaI Choudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat
5. SAI Centre at Chandigarh
6. SAI Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai ji) central Centre, Bhopal
7. SAI Netaji Subhas Sub-centre Luchnow
8. SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal
9. SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Sub-centre, Guwahati and
10. SAI High Altitude Training Centre, Shillaroo (HP)
Academic Programmes of SAI
SAI has got two Academic Wings, namely, Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala for coaches and the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) at Thiruvananthapuram.
The NSNIS, Patiala conducts the following programmes :-
(i) Diploma Course in Sports Coaching
(ii) Masters Course in Sports Coaching
(iii) Certificate Course in Sports Coaching
(iv) Post-graduate Diploma Course in Sports Medicine
(v) Refresher Courses
LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram conducts the following courses :-
(i) Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)
(ii) Master of Physical Education (MPE)
(iii) Regular and Part-time Ph.D programmes
Commonwealth Games-2010:
SAI is one of the stakeholders in the Commonwealth Games-2010 and is entrusted with the challenging task of preparing the national teams in different disciplines on behalf of the Govt. in collaboration with the concerned National Sports Federation. The stadia being maintained and utilized by SAI on behalf of the Govt. are also being upgraded/requisite facilities being created for the Commonwealth Games-2010 through the CPWD.
Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA)
Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) was launched in the year 2008-09 for the creation of basic sports infrastructure in all Panchayats and Development Blocks in the country over a period of 10 years and organizing sports competitions at block, district, state and national levels. All the 2,50,000 village and block panchayats and equivalent units will be covered during the period.
This scheme is expected to contribute not only to public health and social inclusiveness, but also stimulate the economic activities within the sports sector, as it would lead to an exponential growth in the demand for sports instructors, coaches, sports equipment and consumables and sports events and related support services. Promotion of indigenous games and the expansion of the talent pool through the identification and nurturing of rural sports talent, are some the major benefits of the scheme.
Under this programme, one-time Seed Capital Grant of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to each village panchayat having minimum population of 4,600 (national average) with additional funding on pro-rata basis for additional population size beyond the national average. This is contributed on 75:25 between the Centre and States. For special category states it is 90:10.
For block panchayats, this grant is Rs 5 lakhs with the same sharing pattern as it is for village panchayats.
Annual acquisition grant is provided for a period of five years for acquisition of sports equipment, accessories, support fixtures, consumables and maintenance. Beyond five years it will be the responsibility of the state government/local body to fund this component. The grant is hundred per cent central grant and a sum of Rs 10,000 per annum to each village panchayat and Rs 20,000 per annum to each block panchayat is given.
Annual operational grant is given for a period of five years to meeting the operational expenses of non competition activities including honourarium, Kridashrees, maintnace of infrastructure etc. Beyond five years it will be the responsibility of the state concerned to fund this component. This grant is also hundred per cent and a sum of Rs 12,000 per annum to each village panchayat and Rs 24,000 per annum to each block panchayat is granted.
Annual competition grand is provided for organizing tournaments at block, district, state and national levels as follows:
a. Rs 50,000 per annum to each block panchayat for organizing block level competitions;
b. Rs 3 lakh per annum to each district for holding district level competitions;
c. Rs 10 lakh per annum to each state and Rs 5 lakh to each UT per annum for holding state/UT levels competition.
d. Rs 70 lakh per annum for holding national level competitions.
Annual competition grant is a 100 per cent central grant.
Prize money at Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 5000 as 100 per cent central grant to first three village panchayats at the block level tournaments (all 6373 blocks) and at Rs 50,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 10,000 as 100 per cent central grant to the first three block panchayats at the district level tournament (all 607 districts).
Mission Outlay
The mission outlay for the Eleventh Plan is more or less restricted to the allocation of Rs 1,500 crore made my the Planning Commission. The requirement of funds for the Eleventh Plan is projected at Rs 1,567 crore. The requirement of funds for the Twelfth Five Year Plan has been projected at Rs 2,887 crore without any inflation indexing.
Budget allocation in 2009-10 was Rs 160 crore which was reduced at RE (Revised Estimate) state to Rs 135 crore.
Similarly, a sum of Rs 125 crore was provided for PYKKA during the year 2008-09, however, owing to cut in the overall budget of the Ministry, it was reduced to Rs 92 crore. Out of the total of 35 states/UTs, proposals from only 26 states/UTs were received and proposals of only 24 states were approved. A total of only 22,854 Village Panchayats and 601 Development Blocks were covered. A sum of Rs 250.78 crore was sanctioned, out of which, only a sum of Rs 83.87 crore was released towards first installment to only 19 states. Out of total sum of Rs 92 crore released, a sum of Rs 8.15 crore was released to SAI to hold competitions.
During the year 2009-10, Rs 160 crore was provided in the budget. However, a little over 106 crore were utilized.
The budget for the year 2010-11 has a planned and non planned component of Rs 2453 and Rs 664.69 crore respectively out of which Rs 1454.98 crore and Rs 614 crore were earmarked for Commonwealth Games 2010.
At the forefront of the efforts stand the Sports Authority of India (SAI) – the field arm of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. SAI supports and nurtures talent in youth, and provides them with requisite infrastructure, equipment, coaching facilities and competition exposure.
SAI is a successor organization of the IXth Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982. It was set up as a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the Resolution dated 25th January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Govt of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution. It is also entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining and utilizing, on behalf of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the following Stadia in Delhi which were constructed/renovated for the IX Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982 :-
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
2. Indira Gandhi Stadium (Indoor) and Yamuna Velodrome
3. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
4. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Swimming Pool Complex
5. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges
These stadia have been handed over to CPWD for creating requisite infrastructure for the Commonwealth Games 2010.
In order to adopt an integrated approach towards promotion and development of sports consciousness, the erstwhile Society for National Institutes of Physical Education & Sports (SNIPES) consisting of NSNIS Patiala at its centers and the two LNCPEs (Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education) located at Gwalior and Thiruvananthapuram were merged with SAI w.e.f. 1st May 1987. The LNCPE Gwalior was however, delinked from SAI in September 1995 on attaining the status of a “Deemed University” ( now re-christened as LNUPE, Gwalior).
Aims & Objectives of SAI:
• To promote and broad-base sports in the country.
• To implement schemes/programmes for achieving excellence in sports in different disciplines at international level in order to establish India as a major sporting power.
• To maintain and utilize on behalf of the Govt., stadia which were constructed/renovated for the IXth Asian Games held in 1982.
• To act as an interface between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and other agencies concerned with the promotion/ development of sports in the country on the other hand, i.e., State Govt., U.T. Administration, IOA, National Sports Federations, Sports Control Boards, Industrial Houses, etc.
• To establish, run, manage and administer the institutions to produce high caliber coaches, sports scientists and physical education teachers.
• To plan, construct, acquire, develop, take over, mange, maintain and utilize sports infrastructure and facilities in the country.
• To initiate, undertake, sponsor, stimulate and encourage research projects related to various sports sciences for upgradation of sports, sportspersons and coaches.
• Other incidental issues concerning promotion, development and excellence in sports.
General Body and Governing Body of SAI
The Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio President of the Society. Union Minister in-charge of Sports is the Vice-President and the Governing Body is headed by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports is its Vice-Chairman.
Organizational Setup
The Sports Authority of India is headed by the Director General, who is assisted by Executive Directors in the spheres of TEAMS, Operations and Finance. On the administrative side, the DG is assisted by Secretary (SAI). Director (infrastructure) assists DG on matters of maintenance of Buildings owned by SAI. The coaching department is headed by Director (Coaching). There are six regions in the country that are headed by Regional Directors at Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Imphal, Bhopal and Sonepat. In addition, through the Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala (the academic arm of SAI), and some of the Regional Centres, SAI offeres a variety of courses in sports coaching and sports medicines (at NIS); and graduate and post-graduate courses in physical education at Laxmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram.
Two special officers in the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India were appointed till Commonwealth Games 2010 to assist the DG on matters relating to CWG.
Sports Promotional Schemes of SAI:
Apart from the above, the following sports promotional schemes are also being implemented by SAI through its Regional Centres for spotting and nurturing talented children by providing them requisite facilities in terms of sports infrastructure, sports equipment, competition exposure and scientific coaching etc.
(i) Centres of Excellence Scheme
(ii) SAI Training Centres (STC) Scheme
(iii) Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme
(iv) National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme
(v) Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) Scheme
Centres of Excellence Scheme
This scheme is meant for training of elite sports persons in particular disciplines and providing competition exposure. The trainees in the age group of 17-25 years are selected under the scheme who have shown promising performance in the senior national competitions.
These centres operate as regular coaching camps for the best available talent in India and provide two or possibly three concurrent layers of highly skilled sportspersons giving a wider choice of talent and continuity for later selection to National Teams and provide alternative second and third options for the National Teams.
The selection criteria under this scheme are
a. Best six in Senior National Competitions or Junior International Competitions provided they have the potential to continue in competitive sports for at least two to three years.
b. Trainees showing excellent performance in the schemes of SAI as well as talented sports persons scouted collectively by the SAI and National Sports Federations for advance training.
Presently, there are 12 such centres in which 325 trainees (208 boys and 117 girls) are being trained.
SAI Training Centres (STC) Scheme
This scheme is being implemented to train meritorious sportspersons in the age group of 14-21 years. Relaxation in age is given in meritorious cases and also in disciplines of Gymnastics and Swimming. Under this scheme, the Centres are set up in joint collaboration with State Governments/UT Administrations and SAI.
It is the responsibility of the State Governments to provide
i. A suitable building for hostel with facilities for catering, library, recreation an family accommodation for in-charge of the Hostel and the coaches.
ii. Playfields/Indoor Hall/Swimming Pool depending on the disciplines identified.
iii. Maintenance of playfields for day to day training.
iv. Annual maintenance of the hostel building.
Facilities to be provided by SAI
i. Furniture for hostel and catering equipment
ii. Nutritious and balanced diet
iii. Sports kit
iv. Coaches
v. Sports equipment
vi. Medical assistance and insurance
vii. Administrative and catering staff
viii. Electricity, water and administrative staff
Presently, there are 58 such centres in which 7658 (5453 boys and 2205 girls) are being trained.
Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme
This scheme is being implemented to scout natural talent for modern competitive games and sports from tribal, rural, coastal and hilly areas of the country and also from regions having genetic/geographic advantage and nurture them scientifically for achieving excellence in modern competitive games and sports. The trainees are adopted in the age group of 14-21 years.
These centres are started in consultation with the State Governments/UT Administrations. The states/UTs have to provide requisite land with infrastructure. However, in case of non-availability of infrastructure, the states/UTs are to provide developed land on long-term lease basis to SAI enabling it to create the required facilities. Before the centre is started, an Agreement has to be signed between SAI and the states/UTs.
Presently, there are 21 such centres in which 2019 trainees (1207 boys and 812 girls) are being trained.
This scheme is also being extended to cover schools/colleges for wider coverage aiming at developing sports standard in schools and colleges, especially in those which organize specific sports and have shown commendable results. The trainees in the age group of 14-21k years are adopted under the scheme. Coaches are provided to these schools/colleges on requirement basis.
Presently, there are 82 Extension Centres in which 1439 (839 boys and 600 girls) are being trained.
National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme
The National Sports Talent Contest Scheme was launched in 1985 under which the talented children between the age group of 8-14 years are spotted and nurtured by providing scientific training. These students are to play and study in the same school. The schools having good sports infrastructure are adopted under this scheme. Each adopted school in addition to the services of coaches for imparting training gets financial assistance for purchase of consumable sports equipments.
Presently, there are only 22 regular adopted schools, in which 947 trainees (710 boys and 237 girls) are being trained.
The scheme was extended to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) having requisite infrastructure. These schools act as feeder centres to SAI training centres and SAG Centres. However, 33 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have been de-adopted last year. Presently, there are only 16 Navodaya Vidyalayas under this scheme in which 103 trainees (63 boys and 40 girls) are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to schools having tradition of Indigenous Games and Martial Arts (IGMA). The objective is to promote indigenous games and martial arts in the schools in rural and semi-urban areas and scouting of talent in these games for nurturing in modern sports.
Presently, there are 27 schools adopted under this scheme in which 348 boys and 115 girls are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to Akharas in order to create a broader base for modern wrestling and to supplement their efforts.
Presently, there are 32 Akharas adopted under this schemes in which 637 boys and 25 girls are being trained.
This scheme has also been extended to Sport Centres adopted on the patter of Akharas. Under the scheme, high performance Sports Centres being run specially in the priority disciples, such as Athletics, Judo, Wrestling, Boxing, Swimming and other regognized martial arts akin to modern sports.
At present, there are four such Sports Centres adopted on the pattern of akharas, in which 91 trainees (78 boys and 13 girls) are being trained.
In total, there are 22 Regular Adopted schools, 22 schools adopted to Promote Indigenous Games and Martial Arts, 16 Navodaya Vidyalayas, 32 Akharas, and four Sports Centres on the pattern of akharas, in which a total of 2126 trainees (1697 boys and 429 girls are being trained.
Army Boys Sports Companies (ABSC) Scheme
This scheme is a joint venture of the Army Authorities and Sports Authority of India. The aim is to leverage the excellent infrastructure, efficient administration and disciplined environment for sports training available in the various Army Regional Centres. Boys in the age group of 8-16 years of age are inducted under the scheme. After attaining the required age, the trainees are also offered job in the Army.
Presently, there are 15 such centres in which 1206 boys are being trained.
Consolidation process of STC/SAG schemes has recently been started. As per the approval of the Governing Body on 24th July, 2009, the committee constituted for consolidation of SAI Training Centres/Special Area Games Schemes has been notified.
Regional Centres/Sub-centres of SAI
1. Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata
2. SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bangalore
3. SAI Netaji Subhas Western Centre, Gandhinagar
4. SaI Choudhary Devi Lal Northern Regional Centre, Sonepat
5. SAI Centre at Chandigarh
6. SAI Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai ji) central Centre, Bhopal
7. SAI Netaji Subhas Sub-centre Luchnow
8. SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Regional Centre, Imphal
9. SAI Netaji Subhas North-East Sub-centre, Guwahati and
10. SAI High Altitude Training Centre, Shillaroo (HP)
Academic Programmes of SAI
SAI has got two Academic Wings, namely, Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala for coaches and the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) at Thiruvananthapuram.
The NSNIS, Patiala conducts the following programmes :-
(i) Diploma Course in Sports Coaching
(ii) Masters Course in Sports Coaching
(iii) Certificate Course in Sports Coaching
(iv) Post-graduate Diploma Course in Sports Medicine
(v) Refresher Courses
LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram conducts the following courses :-
(i) Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)
(ii) Master of Physical Education (MPE)
(iii) Regular and Part-time Ph.D programmes
Commonwealth Games-2010:
SAI is one of the stakeholders in the Commonwealth Games-2010 and is entrusted with the challenging task of preparing the national teams in different disciplines on behalf of the Govt. in collaboration with the concerned National Sports Federation. The stadia being maintained and utilized by SAI on behalf of the Govt. are also being upgraded/requisite facilities being created for the Commonwealth Games-2010 through the CPWD.
Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA)
Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) was launched in the year 2008-09 for the creation of basic sports infrastructure in all Panchayats and Development Blocks in the country over a period of 10 years and organizing sports competitions at block, district, state and national levels. All the 2,50,000 village and block panchayats and equivalent units will be covered during the period.
This scheme is expected to contribute not only to public health and social inclusiveness, but also stimulate the economic activities within the sports sector, as it would lead to an exponential growth in the demand for sports instructors, coaches, sports equipment and consumables and sports events and related support services. Promotion of indigenous games and the expansion of the talent pool through the identification and nurturing of rural sports talent, are some the major benefits of the scheme.
Under this programme, one-time Seed Capital Grant of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to each village panchayat having minimum population of 4,600 (national average) with additional funding on pro-rata basis for additional population size beyond the national average. This is contributed on 75:25 between the Centre and States. For special category states it is 90:10.
For block panchayats, this grant is Rs 5 lakhs with the same sharing pattern as it is for village panchayats.
Annual acquisition grant is provided for a period of five years for acquisition of sports equipment, accessories, support fixtures, consumables and maintenance. Beyond five years it will be the responsibility of the state government/local body to fund this component. The grant is hundred per cent central grant and a sum of Rs 10,000 per annum to each village panchayat and Rs 20,000 per annum to each block panchayat is given.
Annual operational grant is given for a period of five years to meeting the operational expenses of non competition activities including honourarium, Kridashrees, maintnace of infrastructure etc. Beyond five years it will be the responsibility of the state concerned to fund this component. This grant is also hundred per cent and a sum of Rs 12,000 per annum to each village panchayat and Rs 24,000 per annum to each block panchayat is granted.
Annual competition grand is provided for organizing tournaments at block, district, state and national levels as follows:
a. Rs 50,000 per annum to each block panchayat for organizing block level competitions;
b. Rs 3 lakh per annum to each district for holding district level competitions;
c. Rs 10 lakh per annum to each state and Rs 5 lakh to each UT per annum for holding state/UT levels competition.
d. Rs 70 lakh per annum for holding national level competitions.
Annual competition grant is a 100 per cent central grant.
Prize money at Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 5000 as 100 per cent central grant to first three village panchayats at the block level tournaments (all 6373 blocks) and at Rs 50,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 10,000 as 100 per cent central grant to the first three block panchayats at the district level tournament (all 607 districts).
Mission Outlay
The mission outlay for the Eleventh Plan is more or less restricted to the allocation of Rs 1,500 crore made my the Planning Commission. The requirement of funds for the Eleventh Plan is projected at Rs 1,567 crore. The requirement of funds for the Twelfth Five Year Plan has been projected at Rs 2,887 crore without any inflation indexing.
Budget allocation in 2009-10 was Rs 160 crore which was reduced at RE (Revised Estimate) state to Rs 135 crore.
Similarly, a sum of Rs 125 crore was provided for PYKKA during the year 2008-09, however, owing to cut in the overall budget of the Ministry, it was reduced to Rs 92 crore. Out of the total of 35 states/UTs, proposals from only 26 states/UTs were received and proposals of only 24 states were approved. A total of only 22,854 Village Panchayats and 601 Development Blocks were covered. A sum of Rs 250.78 crore was sanctioned, out of which, only a sum of Rs 83.87 crore was released towards first installment to only 19 states. Out of total sum of Rs 92 crore released, a sum of Rs 8.15 crore was released to SAI to hold competitions.
During the year 2009-10, Rs 160 crore was provided in the budget. However, a little over 106 crore were utilized.
The budget for the year 2010-11 has a planned and non planned component of Rs 2453 and Rs 664.69 crore respectively out of which Rs 1454.98 crore and Rs 614 crore were earmarked for Commonwealth Games 2010.