Laying of Synthetic Tracks/Artificial Hockey and other Surfaces

 

This scheme has been in operation for the last ten years. Its objective is to make available facilities for practice and training to our National Athletics and Synthetic Surfaces. Since the commencement of the Scheme, 9 synthetic athletic tracks, and 15 hockey surfaces have been sanctioned grants and these either stand installed or are in the process of installation at various places in the country. From the VIII Five Year Plan, the Scheme has been revised to allow State Governments/registered voluntary bodies to avail assistance for surfaces other than athletic tracks and hockey surfaces. Discipline like volleyball courts, tennis, badminton etc. have now been included for grants. Maximum central grant for the newly added disciplines is Rs. 50 lakh. For synthetic athletic track and synthetic hockey surface, the ceiling has been raised to Rs.1 crore.