Physical education and sports are an integral part of the education system. After the Ninth Asian Games in 1982, there has been a persistent demand for encouraging sports and games in the country by providing modern facilities to the players. Tribal have a natural instinct for sports particularly, because of the surroundings in which they live. It is the experience that the tribals can surpass others in certain sports like Running, Rock-Climbing, Mountaineering, Jumping, Archery, etc. and that they can even come up to international standard. Therefore, with a view to promote and popularise games and to develop their natural instinct, the State Government is making efforts to provide them necessary playing facilities. An outlay of Rs.925.19 lakh (for TSP Rs.698.89 lakh and OTSP Rs.226.30 lakh) has been provided in the Tribal Sub Plan or 2014-15 for the development of sports and youth welfare. The main schemes, which are included in this sector are as follows
Development of Gymnasia and Playgrounds in every village
In order to develop games and sports at the grass-roots and to make available at least the minimum playing facilities in each and every village, the State Government has decided to give financial assistance maximum of Rs.1.00 lakh for construction of Gymnasium and playgrounds each or 80 % of the total estimated cost. An outlay of Rs.0.00 lakh for TSP and Rs.0.01 lakh for OTSP has been provided for the year 2014-15.
Grant for Development of Playgrounds
Financial assistance subject to a maximum of Rs.2,00,000 or 90 percent of the total estimated cost or whichever is less, will be given to educational institutions, voluntary registered organisations and Ashram Schools run by Tribal Welfare Department is eligible to 100% grant limit to Rs.2.00 lakh under this scheme, which are situated in tribal areas, for the development of playgrounds i.e. 200/400 metres running tracks, construction of compound wall, store room and playfields of various games etc. An outlay of Rs.240.81 lakh for TSP and Rs.68.98 lakh for OTSP has been provided for the year 2014-15.
Development of Gymnasium
Under this scheme, financial assistance will be given to Registered Sports Clubs/Bodies, Educational Institute for purchase of Gymnasium equipments and construction of Gymnasium. Maximum of Rs.2.00 lakh or 90 % of the total estimated cost. The concerned institution has to contribute 10% of the sanctioned grants as its own share. An outlay of Rs.363.00 lakh for TSP and Rs.124.94 lakhs for OTSP has been provided for the year 2014-15.
Financial assistance for the Organisation of Social Service Camps
It is necessary to impart training to youth to channelise their energies for constructive activities and develop qualities of leadership, Voluntary Youth Organisations are encouraged to conduct Social Service Camps for youth for which financial assistance up to Rs. 25,000/- or 50% of the expenditure, whichever is less, is extended by Government. An outlay of Rs.39.04 lakh for TSP and Rs.17.92 lakh for OTSP has been provided for the year 2014-15.
Financial assistance to Educational Institute for empowerment of youth in rural/urban area
Youth in the age group of 15 to 35 years constitute a large segment of the population which is a potentially dynamic force. This can be utilised easily in more purposeful activities. It is therefore necessary to give encouragement to voluntary youth organisations established in rural areas by way of financial assistance upto the Rs.25,000/- or 50% of expenditure, whichever is less. An outlay of Rs.55.04 lakh for TSP and Rs.14.45 lakh for OTSP has been provided for the year 2014-15.