RGKA scheme : Aims & funding
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA)?
1. It is a urban sports initiative to promote youth and social development through sports.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.- Published on 09 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) is a centrally sponsored scheme that replced Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA).
- It is a rural sports initiative to promote youth and social development through sports.
- Funding is shared by the Union and State Governments funding on a 75-25 proportion, respectively. The proportion of Central funding for Northeast Indian states stands at 90%.
- Under the 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.
