The Ministry had sanctioned Rs 35.19 lakh in September 2009. Out of this amount, Rs 17.59 lakh was released earlier as first installment.
After obtaining the confirmation of utilisation of the amount, the balance amount of Rs 17.59 lakh has been release now.
The amount has been sanctioned under Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), for procurement of sports consumables, maintenance of play fields including payment of honorarium to Kridashrees and to conduct annual sports competitions.
PYKKA, which aims at development and maintenance of play fields in village and block panchayats across the country and organising annual sports competitions from block to national levels is implemented through the State Government/UTs.
