Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) Scheme

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) has replaced Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA)
2. Under the scheme,  a sports complex in each block of the country will be construced.
- Published on 17 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 2
 
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched on 21.2.2014 in place of erstwhile Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA).
- Under the revised RGKA scheme, construction of a sports complex in each block of the country both for outdoor and indoor sports disciplines on land measuring about six - seven acres at a Total cost of Rs. 1.60 crore (Rs. 80 lakh each for outdoor playfield and indoor sports hall) will be undertaken.
- There is also provision of Rs. 15 lakh for sports equipment and Rs. 1.5 lakh for furniture to be provided by Department of Sports.

Further, following sports competitions at block, district, state and national levels are conducted under Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan:

(i) Rural Sports Competitions
(ii) Sports Competitions exclusively for Women
(iii) North East Games
(iv) Sports Competitions for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected Areas

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