Parliament Parliament Q&A
Ministry cites state responsibility for Vicharpur football infrastructure
The question asked by Smt. Himadri Singh sought details on government plans for football training and infrastructure in Vicharpur village, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports provided the official answer.
Asked and answered by: Smt. Himadri Singh (asked), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (answered)
What the government said
- Sports is a State Subject, responsibility rests with State/UT Governments
- Ministry supplements State efforts through Sports Promotional Schemes
- Khelo India scheme includes a Khelo India Centre of football in Shahdol District
- Centre provides structured grassroots training to 38 young football trainees under a Past Champion Athlete (PCA)
Also in the document
- The answer states that the Ministry does not have direct responsibility for football infrastructure in Vicharpur as it is a State Subject
- The answer mentions a Khelo India Centre in Shahdol District providing training to 38 trainees
- The answer does not provide specific details about Vicharpur village beyond the Shahdol District Centre
- The answer does not address the specific requests for a hostel or residential training centre in Vicharpur
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q116 (Session 8) · 27 Jul 2026
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