Under the PYKKA, which was introduced in
2008-09, playfields are developed and maintained in villages and
block panchayats across the country in a phased manner and competitions
are conducted annually at block, district, state and national level.
The Scheme aims at creation of basic sports infrastructure
in 2.50 lakh village panchayats and 6400 block panchayats in a phased manner
over a period of 10 years. The Scheme also provide for 100 % central assistance
to State/UTs for holding annual rural sports competitions as block, district,
state and national levels as also financial support for conducting National
Women Championships and North East Games. 51,759 village panchayats and
1,538 block panchayats have been covered under the PYKKA Scheme,
during the last four years (2008-09 to 2011-12) for development and maintenance
of playfields.
Press release
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