Author(s): Arun Singh Rathore, GD Ghai, Wilfred Vaz, Nibu R Krishna and Madan Singh Rathore

Abstract:
The Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) was launched in 2008-09 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India, to develop sports infrastructure and promote a culture of physical activity in rural areas. This paper critically evaluates the extent to which the scheme achieved its objectives of infrastructure creation, training delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction across selected Indian states. Using data from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, the study draws on responses from 95 Kridashrees and 980 rural youths, employing descriptive statistics and inferential analysis to measure implementation outcomes. Findings reveal uneven infrastructure development, irregular training, and moderate satisfaction levels. The results suggest that while PYKKA succeeded in initiating grassroots sports engagement, its sustainability was undermined by weak supervision, limited funding, and inadequate capacity-building mechanisms. The paper concludes that long-term sports development requires integrating community ownership with continuous monitoring, adequate incentives for facilitators, and systematic training frameworks.

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