OBJECTIVE:
The extension centres of STC/SAG centres Scheme was started to cover schools and colleges for wider coverage in 2005, with a view to develop sports standards in schools and colleges which had requisite basic infrastructure and had shown good results in sports. Trainees in the age group of 12-18 years are adopted under the Scheme.

SELECTION OF THE INSTITUTION:
Schools and colleges actively involved in sports and having adequate infrastructure are eligible under this scheme. The institution should have a past history of producing national and international sports persons.

SELECTION OF TRAINEES:
Not more than 20 trainees in a School/College are adopted under the Scheme. The students of nearby schools/colleges can also be admitted. The selection of trainees is done by a duly constituted Committee consisting of:

(1) Regional Director (SAI) or his representative
(2) The Head of the College/Institute or his representative
(3) Experts/Coaches from the school/college of the concerned discipline
(4) Outstanding sports persons of the area.

Age is relaxed in cases of commendable results / exceptional talent.
These Extension Centres are monitored by the nearest STC/SAG and Heads of SAI Regional Centres under whom the respective School/College falls. The power to sanction such Centres vests with the Director General, SAI.

DISCIPLINES COVERED:
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Wrestling & Wushu (18 Disciplines).

NORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO THE TRAINEES/ INSTITUTIONS

S.No.	Particulars (Per Head)	Amount (Rupees)
1.	Sports Kit (per trainee, per annum)	4000.00
2.	Competition exposure (per trainee, per annum)	2000.00
3.	Stipend (per trainee for 10 months in a year)	6000.00
4.	Insurance (per trainee, per annum)	150.00
5.	Infrastructure and equipment support in the identified institutions, per trainee, subject to ceiling of Rs.1.00 lac	5000.00

1. National Sports Talent Contest, (NSTC) Scheme is implemented to scout sports talent in the age group of 8-14 years from schools and nurture them into future medal hopes by providing scientific training.


2. Under the Scheme, schools having good sports infrastructure and record of creditable sports performances are adopted by SAI. The Scheme enables the budding sportsperson to study and play in the same school. In addition to the main scheme of NSTC (launched 1985) wherein regular schools are adopted, a few distinct sub-schemes were launched to further reach out to sports talent in India, even those participating in indigenoussports and games. These sub-schemes of NSTC include:
   1. Indigenous Games & Martial Arts (IGMA) (2001)
   2. Akharas (2003)
   3. Sports Centre on the pattern of Akharas (2006)


3. Disciplines covered under the NSTC:
   
   1. Regular Schools - Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball & Wrestling. (12 Disciplines)
   2. GMA - Archery, Kabaddi, Kalariapayatu, Mukna, Thang-Ta, Silambam. (06 Disciplines)
   3. Sports Centre on the Pattern of Akharas – Football & Judo (02 Discipline)


4. NS NIS trained coaches are provided to adopted schools, akhara & sports centres.


5. Selection Criterion:
   
   1. For Regular schools/ Akharas - Trainees, who are medal winners in State/National Level Competitions are automatically admitted into the Scheme, subject, to their being found medically fit. Trainees who are medal winners at District Level Competition or have participation in State Level Competitions are admitted subject to their being found fit medically and physically and also have the required potential which is assessed by battery of tests.
   2. For selection from the remote, tribal & coastal areas, the trainees are also selected through competitions organized for the purpose. Selection is done by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of SAI, School/Akhara, SAI coaches, Sports Scientists etc. The sports persons identified on this basis are offered admission after age verification, medical examination and on found suitable by applying battery of tests.
   3. IGMA - Open competitions are organized for scouting and spotting of talent.


6. FACILITIES PROVIDED UNDER THE NSTC SCHEME
   Presently under the Scheme, selected trainees are admitted on non-residential basis. However as an exceptional case the trainees have been admitted in two schools on a residential basis and they are provided boarding & lodging facilities instead of stipend.
   1. REGULAR SCHOOLS
      

      S.No.	Particulars	Amount (Rupees)
      1.	Boarding & Lodging per head per day for 330 days (for Resi. Trainees)	125.00
      2.	Sports Kit (per annum per trainee)	2000.00
      3.	Insurance (per annum per trainee)	150.00
      4.	Competition exposure (per annum per trainee)	2000.00
      5.	Stipend for 10 months (per head per annum)	3000.00
      6.	Annual grant to the school for purchase of sports equipment (per annum)	20000.00

   
   
   2. INDIGENOUS GAMES & MARTIAL ARTS

      S.No.	Particulars	Amount (Rupees)
      1.	Sports Kit (per annum per trainee)	1500.00
      2.	Insurance (per annum per trainee)	150.00
      3.	Stipend for 10 months (per head per annum)	3000.00
      4.	Annual grant to the school for purchase of equipment (per annum)	20000.00
      5.	Annual grant to the school for organizing compet. for scouting talent (per annum)	25000.00

   
   
   3. AKHARAS

      S.No.	Particulars	Amount (Rupees)
      1.	Stipend (per trainee per month)	1000.00
      2.	Accidental insurance (per annum per trainee)	150.00

   
   
   4. SPORTS CENTERS ON THE PATTERN OF AKHARAS

      S.No.	Particulars	Amount (Rupees)
      1.	stipend (per month per trainee)	1000.00
      2.	Insurance (per annum per trainee)	150.00

   
   
7. The adopted Akharas in addition to the service of experienced coaches is also provided one set of Wrestling Mat and /or Multi-Gym.

OBJECTIVE:
This is a collaborative venture of SAI with the Indian Army, The main objective of the Scheme is to make use of the good infrastructure and disciplined environment of the Army for training boys in the age group of 8-16 years of age, to achieve excellence in sports. After attaining the required age of seventeen and a half years, the trainees are also offered placement in the Army.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
The selection of trainees under the above scheme is done on potential and performance basis.

1. Trainees who are medal winners in State/National Level Competitions are automatically admitted into the Scheme, subject to age verification and being found medically fit.
2. Trainees who are medal winners at District Level Competition or have participated in State Level Competitions are admitted, subject to age verification and being medically and physically fit. The potential of the trainee is assessed by a battery of tests.
3. For selection of raw talent from remote, tribal & coastal areas, competitions are organized for both team as well as individual games. Selection done by a Committee consisting of representatives of SAI, Army & SMC coaches. Selection is done on the basis of:
   
   1. Application of specific games/Skill tests.
   2. Verification of age between 8 to 16 years.
   3. Application of Battery of tests on sports persons qualifying in the specific games/skill tests & age-verification to assess their potential.
   4. Medical examination of sports persons qualifying the above tests.

Facilities provided:
Under the Scheme the trainees are provided boarding & lodging, Educational Expenses, Sports kit, Insurance, Medical cover, Competition exposure, besides scientific coaching from experienced SAI coaches.

DISCIPLINES COVERED:
Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, KAYAKING & Canoeing, Shooting, Swimming, Rowing, Volleyball, Wrestling & Weightlifting (18 Disciplines).

NORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO THE TRAINEES (Revised 20th January 2013)

S.No.	Particulars (Per Head)	Amount (Rupees)
1.	Boarding/loading 330 days (per head per day)	175.00
	Per day per head for Hilly Areas for 330 Days	200.00
2.	Sports Equipment (per annum)	27500.00
3.	Maintenance of Playfield &	20000.00
	Magazine/Periodical (per unit per annum)	2500.00
4.	Sports Kit (per annum) (Max. 5000)
5.	Educational expenses (per head per annum)
6.	Competition exposure (per trainee, per annum)	12000.00
7.	Medical (per trainee, per annum)
8.	Insurance (per trainee, per annum)
9.	One time grant of linen and Blankets, per trainee, to each Centre	2000.00