The Government of India has extended the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for five years till 2025-26. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme over the extended period?

2022

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A	Rs. 1777 crore
B	Rs. 1272 crore
C	Rs. 1474 crore
D	Rs. 1575 crore

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Strengthening its support for sports in India, the Union Government has approved continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the ‘Talent Search and Development’ vertical of the Khelo India Scheme, identified and selected athletes are provided annual financial assistance of Rs. 6.28 lakh per athlete per annum which includes Rs. 1.20 lakh per annum as Out of Pocket Allowance and Rs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The guidelines for Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFS) were formulated in 2001 vide Order No. 6-6/94-SP. III, dated 14.8. 2001 with a view to providing financial assistance to the NSFs, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Sports Code also lays down the roles and responsibilities of agencies such as the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), National Sports Federations (NSF) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The MYAS determines the eligibility conditions for recognition of NSFs among other duties.

Detailed explanation-5: -56 National Sports Federations in India are Recognised by the Govt of India.

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