Mini stadium in every district

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has said that there is no provision under any of the Schemes implemented by the Central Government for construction of mini-stadium. However, under the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) scheme, it is proposed to construct a sports complex (comprising outdoor playfield and indoor sports hall) in each block of the country, both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines, on land measuring about six - seven acres at a cost of Rs. 80 lakh each (Total Rs. 1.60 crore). There is also provision of Rs. 15 lakh for sports equipment to be provided by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is proposed to have sporting facilities for both indoor and outdoor disciplines.