Many States are implementing these schemes. All the States can avail of financial assistance under these schemes. However, financial assistance is given only to those States from which viable proposals are received.

    The following centrally sponsored schemes are being implemented in the States/UTs of the country:-

    Under this scheme, grants are given to various States/UTs for organization of inter-school competitions at district and State levels.

    Under the scheme, grants are given to State/UT Governments, local statutory bodies and registered voluntary organizations active in the field of sports for creation of sports infrastructure. Assistance is also given to Rural Schools for development of playfield and purchase of consumbale/non-consumable sports equipment.

    Under the scheme, States/UTs State Sports Councils/Authorities, Sports Authority of India, National Sports Associations/Federations, Services/Railways Sports Control Boards, Local bodies and Universities/Colleges/Schools are provided financial assistance for promoting sports excellence.

    Under the scheme, assistance is provided to the Universities/Colleges for development of playgrounds, construction of indoor stadium/facilities and purchase of sports equipment.