DEMAND NO. 46
REVENUE : Rs 127.00 lakhs
CAPITAL : Rs 373.00 lakhs
TOTAL : Rs 500.00 lakhs
1. Direction and Administration
A. 2204 00.001.60.44 Head Office Establishment
Rs 42.00 lakhs
Rs 29.00 lakhs
It has been seven years since the establishment of
a separate Department of Sports and Youth Affairs in which time an
administrative shape catering to the requirements of the department
was given, Joint Secretaries were posted. An accounts division was
created. Coaches were posted to give proper coaching to the budding
talents of the state.
B. 2204-00.001.60.43 South/West District
Rs 12.50 lakhs
Four District Sports Officers presently man the four
district sports centers, supported by a skeletal staff, with a Deputy
director in charge of the South/ West districts. He is also declared
as DDO of these two districts.
2. Youth Welfare Programme for Students
Rs 18.00 lakhs
The main youth welfare programme for students include
the National Cadet Corps, the National Service Scheme, Bharat Scouts
and Guides, the participation of youth in adventure activities and
in integration camps within and outside the state.
A. 2204 00.102.61 National Cadet Corps:
Rs 12.00 lakhs
The NCC is targeted for special attention. Apart
from producing smart and disciplined youth, NCC is valued in job interviews
and is an invaluable asset. Our students will benefit from this training
in their search for work. NCC conducts coaching and training camps
within and outside the state as per NCC norm.
B. 2204-00.102.62 Bharat Scouts & Guides:
Rs 1.00 lakhs
Annual grant of Rs 1.00 lakh only is released to
the Bharat Scouts & Guides, Sikkim Unit for their activities.
C. 2204-00-102.63 National Service Scheme: (75%CSS)
Rs 5.00 lakhs
The department has a separate National Service Scheme
Cell headed by a State Liaison Officer. It functions as per government
of India NSS norms. Camps and various programmes are held every year
as per the norms and directions of the NSS.
3. 2204-00.103.64 Youth Welfare Programmes for
Non Students:
Rs 18.50 lakhs
With the support given by the Government there now
exists a total of 15 state associations, 3 district associations,
a state level Yoga association. These bodies link state activities
to the national federations. Grants in Aid are released to these associations.
Financial incentives are given in order to encourage and felicitate
sports persons of the state.
4. Sports and games: A. 2204 00.104.65 Developmental
Activities
Rs 48.50 lakhs
Rs 36.50 lakhs
School Sports, its organization and control comes
directly under the purview of the Department of Sports. At the national
level school sports is overseen by the School Games Federation of
India, of which Sikkim is a member Schools form the base for all sports
in the state. Apart from its being the most important medium for inculcating
discipline and developing personality in the young and channelizing
their energy in a creative way, it is an important means for taking
youth away from the attractions of alcohol and drugs. The provision
of sports equipments to schools is part of government policy and although
the scheme is being implemented, the materials supplied tall much
below what the education policy of the government of India has recommended.
Inter school football tournaments for both boys and
girls are held and the state level tournaments are held from among
the winning district teams. Selected school teams are also sent to
participate in National School Games. Coaching camps are held for
different disciplines before each major tournaments. The government
has approved the formation of a "Sports Authority of Sikkim".
The Authority, vide its constitution, will be empowered to implement
the activities and programmes of the department. Broadly, it will
create, maintain and coordinate the use of sports facilities in the
state. It will act as the technical arm of the Department of Sports
as well as that of the state associations and provide these organizations
with equipments, especially of non-expendable nature, and coaching
facilities.
B. 2204 00.104.66 Sports Hostel, Namchi
Rs 12.00 lakhs
As a logical step to broad basing sports at the school
and the club level, the department has already taken steps to promote
excellence. A sports hostel for football, under the "Search for
more Balchungs" scheme has been established. Presently the hostel
accommodates --- under 14 years of age boys, selected from all over
the state. These students are given free lodging, boarding and sports
kits besides constant coaching. A team from this hostel is sent to
participate in junior national football tournament.
CAPITAL SECTION: A. 4202-03.101 Youth Hostels:
Rs 20.00 lakhs
Youth hostel is under construction at 6th.
Mile Tadong. This hostel is now nearing completion and will be providing
cheap accommodation to the youths, visiting the state.
B. 4202-03-102- Sports Stadia:
Rs 353.00 lakhs
(i) The work at White Hall Annexe building had long
been completed. A sum of Rs 11.00 lakhs has been kept aside to meet
the final payment.
(ii) Development of Sports infra structure: In order
to boost sporting activities in the state a number of sports infrastructure
are being created at the district level. A play ground with toilet
facilities is being constructed at Lachen, one play ground is under
way at Namthang and Bhaichung stadium is being up graded at Namchi.
(iii) Construction of Paljor Stadium: The stadium,
under construction at the present, fulfils a long and cherished desire
of the people of Sikkim for a modern stadium.
ABSTRACT
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(Rs in lakhs)
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Sl. No
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Schemes
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Outlay (2002-03)
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1.
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Direction & Administration
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42.00
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2.
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Youth Welfare Programme for students
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18.00
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3.
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Youth Welfare Programme for Non Students
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18.50
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4.
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Sports & Games
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48.50
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5.
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Youth Hostel Namchi
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20.00 (Namchi)
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6.
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Sports Stadium
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353.00 (Capital)
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Total
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500.00
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