37-565: Sundargarh is a town in Sundergarh district of the Indian state of Odisha . As of 2011 census , the municipality had a population of 45,036. Sundargarh is recognized as an industrial district in Odisha. Steel, fertilizer, cement, ferrovanadium , machine-building, glass, china-clay plants and factories, and spinning mills are some of the major industries of this district. Sundargarh occupies
74-454: A "Department of Sports Science" was established at "NSNIS Patiala". From 1987 to 1990, "Sports science centres" with "Human Performance Lab" were set up at 4 regional centres in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Gandhinagar; basic sports science support staff scheme was implemented for National Athletes; and SAI schemes for children was introduced at various regional centres. Sports scientists from
111-513: A broader base for modern wrestling The disciplines covered under SAI NSTC are SAI Army Boys Sports Company (SAI ABSC) is a scheme run in collaboration with the Indian Army to nurture and groom talented boys in the age group of 8 to 14 years. These companies act as virtual sports schools where training is scientifically backed up and support facility is provided throughout the training period. The trainees are entitled to an assured career in
148-753: A pool for induction into regular residential and non-residential sports promotional schemes of STC and SAG. The scheme was introduced in May 2011 for optimum utilisation of its 5 stadia in Delhi by throwing open the designated areas in the SAI Stadia for community sports. After this scheme received an excellent public response by registering to use the sports facilities in Delhi in disciplines such as Badminton, Boxing, Basketball, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling, SAI then extended this scheme to all centres of SAI across India to encourage
185-431: A prominent position in the mineral map of Odisha and is rich in iron ore, limestone, and manganese. Sundargarh is located at 22°07′N 84°02′E / 22.12°N 84.03°E / 22.12; 84.03 . It has an average elevation of 243 metres (801 feet). The Ib river flows along in the north. The climate of this district is characterized by extremely hot summers and cool winters. The climate
222-468: A special engagement in 1806. This was finally ceded in 1826. In 1905, this princely state along with Bonai was transferred from the control of the commissioner of Chhotanagpur to that of the Odisha Division and a separate political agent was appointed. As of 2011 India census , the population of the town was 45,036. The male population was 22,754 and the female population was 22,282. Sundargarh
259-519: A total of 640 ). It is one of the 19 districts in Odisha currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Present Lok Sabha MP is Jual Oram who is representing the seat from 2014. The following is the list of 7 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Sundargarh district and the elected members of that area Sports Authority of India The Sports Authority of India ( SAI )
296-478: A total of nearly 600 trainees in 18 sports (2014 figure), such as archery , athletics , boxing , cycling , fencing , gymnastics , hockey , judo , kabaddi , kayaking and canoeing , rowing , swimming , table tennis , taekwondo , volleyball , weightlifting , wrestling , and wushu . COE are located at (clockwise from north): SAI Come and Play Scheme (SAI CPS) serves the purpose of talent scouting . Meritorious talent emerging from this scheme forms
333-509: Is SAI's constant endeavor to engage expert foreign coaches on short term and long-term basis to train and coach national coaching campers and also to facilitate knowledge exchange with Indian coaches. In a year, SAI organises a number of national coaching camps in different disciplines in SAI centres and other centres for preparation of Indian teams for various national and international tournaments. SAI Long Term Development Plan (SAI LTDP) aims at
370-538: Is being constructed with the sponsorship of NTPC . The Medical College was taken over by Government of Odisha and renamed as Government Medical College and Hospital with MBBS classes starting from 2022-23 academic session under the leadership of Dean and Principal Professor Dr Daitary Routray. A new synthetic (polygrass) hockey turf has been laid at the SAI Sports Complex in Bhawanipur, Sundargarh. This
407-475: Is connected to all major towns in Odisha by road. It is connected to Rourkela and Sambalpur by State Highway 10. The nearest railway station is Jharsuguda railway station. The nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport which is 27 kilometers from the town. The current MLA from Sundargarh Assembly Constituency is Jogesh Singh of BJD, who won the seat in the general election in 2024 after Kusum Tete, who won
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#1732772088040444-404: Is hot and moist sub-humid. The normal rainfall of the district is approximately 1230 mm. Sundargarh was the capital of the princely State of Gangpur till 1948 and became the district headquarters of Sundargarh district from 1948. It is understood that, in ancient times, Sundargarh was under the rulers of different dynasties. However, divergent views are available regarding the origin of
481-491: Is part of Sundargarh (Lok Sabha constituency) . The current Member of Parliament is Jual Oram from BJP . There are many schools and two colleges exist in the town. The schools are both private and public, where as both the colleges are government run. The Govt. College is the oldest college in the town (inaugurated in 1958) which provides co-education and the Govt. Women's college accepts only female students. A medical college
518-620: Is the backbone of SAI which provides support to the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in the preparation of National Teams which participate in various International events. The TEAMS Division coordinates the Long Term Development Plan of each NSF; provides logistics and training support at various academic institutions and other Regional Centres of SAI and also at selected training centres outside SAI. The TEAMS Division draws most of its funding under
555-512: Is the third synthetic hockey turf in the district of Sundargarh. The other turfs are at Panposh (Panposh Hockey Hostel) and Rourkela ( Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium ). The Sports Authority of India (SAI) had approved the Rs. 2.25 crores project in 2007. The base work for the turf began in 2007, and was completed by May 2008. Then began the wait for synthetic turf, which arrived only in November 2008, and
592-788: The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram also came under SAI. The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports at Patiala and the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Thiruvananthapuram became its academic wings. In 1995, Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education at Gwalior became a separate " Deemed University ." Clockwise from north: SAI runs following two academic institutes that run graduate and post-graduate courses in sports medicine, sports and physical education to prepare coaches and allied sports support staff. In 1983,
629-656: The National Institute of Sports (NIS) was set up for the development of sports at the Motibagh Palace grounds in Patiala . On 23 January 1973, it was renamed Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS). The Sports Authority of India originated with the committee formed to host the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi . SAI was set up as a Society registered under Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of
666-573: The Armed Forces at 17½ years. The selection of trainees is done on the basis of performance and potential assessed through a battery of tests. Objectives of this scheme include: SAI Training Centre Scheme (SAI STC) was created in 1995 by merging "Sports Project Development Area Centres" (SPDA) and "Sports Hostel Scheme". It is run collaboration with the State Government and Union Territory Administrations. The trainees are admitted into
703-565: The North-West, Simdega district of Jharkhand in the North, West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and Keonjhar district of Odisha in the east and Jharsuguda , Sambalpur , Deogarh and Angul districts of Odisha in the South. The town of Sundargarh is the district headquarters. Rourkela is the largest city in the entire district. The Sundargarh district forms the northwestern part of
740-400: The Odisha state and is the second largest district in the state accounting for 6.23% of the total area. The geographical area of the district is 9,712 km (3,750 sq mi). The district spreads from 21°36′N to 22°32′N and from 83°32′E to 85°22′E. According to the 2011 census Sundargarh district has a population of 2,093,437, roughly equal to the nation of North Macedonia or
777-735: The Resolution No. 1-1/83/SAI dated 25th January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Government of India with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution. On 1 May 1987, the "Society for National Institute of Physical Education and Sports" (SNIPES) was merged with SAI, and as a result, the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) at Patiala and its allied centres at Bhopal , Bangalore , Kolkata and Gandhinagar and
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#1732772088040814-559: The Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations” from Sports Ministry. The TEAMS Division also provides support to the NSFs in the hiring of foreign coaches and selection of the national coach for each NSF, who are responsible for the training of core probables for the National teams. With active support from TEAMS Division, good results have been achieved in the international arena in
851-580: The US state of New Mexico . This gives it a ranking of 221st in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 214 inhabitants per square kilometre (550/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 13.66%. Sundargarh has a sex ratio of 973 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 73.34%. 35.26% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 9.16% and 50.75% of
888-536: The basis of performance and potential, and they are admitted to schools on a non-residential basis. The main objectives of the scheme are to: • Identify educational institutions having good sports infrastructure • Scientifically scout for optimum-aged talent • Convert the genetically and physiologically gifted children into future champions • Ensure availability of trained coaches • Ensure financial assistance for consumables • Provide adequate competition exposure and sports equipment to sports institutes and Akharas to create
925-1516: The development of sport in India . SAI has 2 Sports Academies, 12 "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC), 23 "National Centres of Excellence" (NCOE/NCOX), 67 "Sports Training Centres" (STC), 30 Extension Centres of STC and 69 National Sports Talent Content Scheme (NSTC). In addition, SAI also manages Netaji Subhash High Altitude Training Centre , as well as 5 stadiums in New Delhi , such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (also serves as national head office of SAI), Indira Gandhi Arena , Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium , SPM Swimming Pool Complex and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range . The two SAI Sports Academies are Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) , in Thiruvananthapuram, conducting research and running certificate to PhD level courses in physical education and sports medicine . "SAI Regional Centres" (SRC) are located at Chandigarh , Zirakpur , Sonipat , Lucknow , Guwahati , Imphal , Kolkata , Bhopal , Bengaluru , Mumbai , and Gandhinagar . "Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at Kargil , Kishanganj , Gidhaur , Ranchi , Namchi , Naharlagun , Kokrajhar , Tinsukia , Imphal , Utlou , Agartala , Aizawl , Bolpur , Jagatpur (Odisha), Sundergarh , Dhar , Port Blair , Alappuzha , Tellicherry , and Mayiladuthurai . On 7 May 1961,
962-548: The disciplines of Badminton, Judo, Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu, Boxing and Billiards & Snooker. Under this Scheme of “Assistance to National Sports Federations”, financial assistance is provided to recognised NSFs for training and participation of teams in international events abroad, organisation of national and international tournaments in India, coaching and training of national teams under Indian and foreign coaches with requisite technical and scientific support, procurement of equipment etc. It
999-776: The fields of anthropometry , sports biomechanics , sports nutrition , sport psychology , sports physiology , physiotherapy , and physical education (GTMT) undertake the research work to improve the performance of sportsperson in competitions. SAI has technical and research collaboration with various reputed Indian and foreign sports science and medical institutes. Doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches and experts from these friends are also deployed at SAI academies, regional centres, sports training centres and centre of excellences. SPARRC institute and Indian Institute of Sports Medicine recognized by Indian Government aim to provide non-invasive procedures for sorts injuries with advanced research in sports science. This
1036-492: The joint preparation of long term sports-specific development plans by National Sports governing bodies and federations of India (NSFs) based on a four-year cycle with yearly review. The plans cover all aspects of sports including development of sportsperson, coaching, participation, promotion, tournament schedule, hosting of major events and sports sciences. Different sports promotion schemes of SAI, aimed at spotting and nurturing talent are being implemented and monitored through
1073-463: The legislative assembly seat in 2019 after Sushama Patel who won the seat by election due to the death of her husband and seating MLA Sankarsan Naik who won the seat in the 2004 general election. Previous MLAs from this seat were Kishore Chandra Patel who won this seat representing INC in 1995 and in 1977, and also representing INC(I) in 1980, and Bharatendra Shekhar Deo who won this seat representing JD in 1990 and representing JNP in 1985. Sundargarh
1110-500: The nearest STC or SAG and Regional Centre Head for their adherence to SAI regulations. Authority to approve these Extension Centres lies with the Director general of SAI. SAI Centres of Excellence (SAI CoE) identify and train the talented sportspersons in the age group of 12–25 years who have shown promise at the sub-junior, junior and senior National Sports Competitions for 330 days in a year. "Centre of Excellences" (COE/COX) have
1147-406: The networks of SAI centres. SAI Schemes: The Sports Authority of India conducts various activities and schemes to promote sports in India. they include: SAI National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (SAI NSTC) provides the school environment to play and study for talented 8-14 year olds who are at the right age for higher level training in competitive sports. The selection of trainees is done on
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1184-498: The population respectively. Languages of Sundergarh district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 43.85% of the population in the district spoke Odia ,14.8% Sadri , 9.62% Mundari , 6.98% Hindi , 5.57% Kurukh , 4.57% Kisan , 4.38% Kharia , 2.14% Urdu and 1.52% Bengali as their first language. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Sundargarh one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of
1221-518: The related modern competitive games and sports. The SAG Centres are fully funded by SAI, and land is to be provided by the respective State Governments or other institutions such as universities and schools. "Special Area Games" (SAG) are located at (clockwise from north): SAI Extension Centres of STCs/SAG (SAI ESTC/ESAG) scheme commenced in 2005 to develop sports in schools, colleges and universities having commendable sporting performance and adequate infrastructure. The Extension Centres are monitored by
1258-675: The ruling family. The present royal family of Gangpur belongs to the Sekhar dynasty. This ex-state was under the suzerainty of Sambalpur , known as Hirakhand Desh, and later formed part of the dominion of the Maratha Rajas of Nagpur . This was ceded to the British Government in 1803 by the Maratha Chief Raghuji Bhonsla of Nagpur under the treaty of Deogaon (near Rourkela). This was restored to him by
1295-468: The scheme on residential and non-residential basis where they are funded by the government. The main objectives of the scheme are to: SAI Special Area Games (SAI SAG) are similar to STC, except that the focus of the SAG Centres is on popular indigenous sports of India bu spotting and nurturing talent in specific disciplines in tribal, coastal and hilly areas, to grooms them to achieve excellence in
1332-622: Was set up in 1984 to carry forward the legacy of the IXth Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1982 under the Department of Sports. SAl has been entrusted with the twin objectives of promoting sports and achieving sporting excellence at the national and international level. SAI, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports , Government of India , is the Apex National Sports Body of India , for
1369-402: Was subsequently laid by February 2009. 7. https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/60-natl-hockey-players-are-from-sundargarh.html Sundergarh district Sundargarh District is a district in the northwestern part of Odisha state in eastern India . Sundargarh district is bounded by Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh in the west, Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh in
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