Ministry avoids detailing funds for Sonipat, Hisar sports infrastructure

The question asked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to state whether it has assessed sports infrastructure in specific constituencies, if proposals for new facilities are under consideration, and to provide details of funds sanctioned and incurred for sports development in Sonipat and Hisar constituencies, as well as details of schemes for athlete support.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Shri Satpal Brahamchari and Shri Jai Parkash; Answered by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya).

What the government said

• Sports is a State subject; primary responsibility for infrastructure and athlete support lies with State/UT Governments.
• The Union Government supplements State efforts through demand-driven schemes: Khelo India Scheme and National Sports Development Fund (NSDF).
• No assessment by the State Government regarding the specific infrastructure mentioned in the question has been received by the Ministry.
• Funds are allocated scheme-wise, not State-wise or component-wise.
• Total funds allocated for sports development schemes across the country were ₹2380.86 crore (2023-24), ₹2332.50 crore (2024-25), ₹2347.14 crore (2025-26), and ₹1981.35 crore (2026-27 as on 14.07.2026).
• Total expenditure incurred was ₹2329.35 crore (2023-24), ₹2136.97 crore (2024-25), ₹2228.88 crore (2025-26), and ₹367.81 crore (2026-27 as on 14.07.2026).
• The Ministry implements nine specific schemes including Khelo India, Assistance to National Sports Federations, Cash Incentives to Medal Winners, and National Sports Awards.
• Details of approved projects in Hisar and Sonepat constituencies are available on public dashboards at mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and nsdf.yas.gov.in.

Also in the document

• The answer does not provide specific figures for funds sanctioned or incurred exclusively for the Sonipat or Hisar Lok Sabha constituencies, stating instead that funds are allocated scheme-wise across the country.
• The answer states that no assessment of sports infrastructure by the State Government has been received by the Ministry, despite the question asking if the Government had assessed such infrastructure.
• The answer does not explicitly confirm or deny if specific proposals for new stadiums or complexes are currently under consideration for the mentioned constituencies, but notes that proposals are considered if received and feasible.