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The Union Sports Ministry has decided to set up Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) in eight states in the first leg of the Khelo India Scheme. Which of the following is NOT one of these eight states?

The Union Sports Ministry has decided to set up Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) in eight states in the first leg of the Khelo India Scheme. Which of the following is NOT one of these eight states? Correct Answer Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

  • In the first leg, the Ministry has identified state-owned sports facilities in eight states of India, including,
    • Karnataka,
    • Odisha,
    • Kerala,
    • Telangana
    • Arunachal Pradesh,
    • Manipur,
    • Mizoram and
    • Nagaland.
  • Hence Andhra Pradesh is not on the list of eight states.

Additional Information

  • Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, on 22 December 2020, virtually inaugurated 8 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence across India in the presence of State Sports Ministers.
  • Ministry is set to upgrade eight Khelo India State Centres of Excellence at an estimated cost of Rs. 95.19 crores.
  • The Sports Ministry is all set to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the ministry’s flagship, Khelo India Scheme to enhance India's Olympic performance. 
  • One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, with an effort to create a robust sporting ecosystem in the entire country.

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