Evaluation of the Master’s Training Course and Overall Impact of the PYKKA Scheme for the Master Trainers of the Southern Region of India

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Master Training Course conducted under the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) Scheme for the Southern Region of India, covering the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The training was organized at the PYKKA Resource Centre, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire, which included 18 items focused on various aspects of the training program. Responses were obtained from Master Trainers across the four southern states, and percentage-based analysis was conducted to understand the effectiveness and challenges of the program. The results showed that most trainers found the course content, faculty input, and resource materials to be satisfactory and useful in the field. However, certain limitations were also identified in terms of local-level implementation and follow-up activities. The study concludes that while the PYKKA training program is broadly successful in building capacity among grassroots sports trainers, further improvements are needed for sustained impact.