Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to - 31st July 2026 - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
The Union Cabinet has approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of Rs. 36,441 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31. The initiative aims to create a seamless athlete development pathway from grassroots to the Olympic level while supporting India’s bids for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and future Olympic Games. Key objectives include expanding the athlete pool ten-fold and integrating sports into the national education system.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial and Strategic Framework
Allocates Rs. 36,441 crore, representing an eight-fold increase over the previous scheme's budget.
Aligns with Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 and National Education Policy 2020 to integrate sports with education and technology.
Focuses on long-term goals including the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and hosting international multi-sport events.
Athlete Development and Talent Identification
Introduces the "Emerging Khelo India Athletes" (E-KIAs) category to significantly expand the pool of mentored sportspersons.
Establishes a clear progression pathway: Grassroots → Khelo India → Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Strengthens identification via Zonal Committees, Talent Scouts, and High Performance Directors.
New Educational and Institutional Initiatives
Launches Khelo India Feeder Schools (KIFS) and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas (KIUV) to nurture talent within schools.
Maintains an integrated ecosystem including National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), and Youth Sports Companies of the Armed Forces.
Coaching and Digital Infrastructure
Establishes the National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to standardize qualifications and improve professional standards.
Develops a unified digital sports platform for athlete databases, infrastructure tracking, and transparent governance.
Competition and Inclusion
Strengthens domestic ecosystems through school, university, and sport-specific leagues.
Places special emphasis on para-athletes, women athletes, indigenous sports, and outreach in remote or border areas.
Expands the Fit India Movement to promote active lifestyles and combat substance abuse.
Support for National Sports Federations (ANSF)
Provides funding for coaching camps, modern equipment, and the engagement of foreign experts.
Supports international exposure for Indian teams and sports cooperation with countries of the Global South.
Impact Analysis
Young AthletesImpact
Athletes gain access to a structured ten-year development pathway, scientific training, and professional mentoring regardless of geography or economic background.
Action Required
Engage with grassroots competitions and talent identification scouts to enter the Khelo India and TOPS progression tiers.
National Sports Federations (ANSFs)Impact
Federations receive increased financial support for international competitions, equipment, and the promotion of indigenous sports globally.
Action Required
Coordinate with the Ministry to implement enhanced training programs and utilize allocated funds for athlete international exposure.
Educational Institutions (Schools and Universities)Impact
Schools are integrated into the sporting ecosystem through the KIFS and KIUV initiatives, making sports a core part of the mainstream curriculum.
Action Required
Adopt government-mandated sports integration standards and apply for Feeder School or Utkrishta Vidyalaya status.
Coaches and Support StaffImpact
Professionals will face higher, standardized qualification requirements but will benefit from improved capacity-building resources.
Action Required
Undergo accreditation through the National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to meet new professional standards.
Private Academies and Corporate PartnersImpact
Increased opportunities for public-private partnerships in sports infrastructure, innovation, and talent development investment.
Action Required
Collaborate with government agencies to align private investment with the national sports ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India Scheme: India's flagship sports development program, revamped with a budget of ₹36,441 crore to create a talent pathway from grassroots to the Olympics.
Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF): A scheme providing funding for coaching, international exposure, and modern equipment to support elite athletes and national teams.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS): A high-performance program that provides world-class training and comprehensive support to athletes identified as potential medalists at the highest level.
National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB): A new regulatory entity established to standardize coaching qualifications and improve professional standards for sports trainers across the country.
Fit India Movement: A nationwide initiative expanded under the policy to promote active lifestyles, fitness, and sports-based social transformation.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme
and enhanced Assistance to National Sports
Federations (ANSFs)
प्रव तथ: 31 JUL 2026 4:30PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved an expanded Khelo
India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of
Rs.36,441 crore for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, reaffirming the Government's commitment to
harnessing the power of sports for youth development and nation-building.
This is the country's most ambitious sports development programme since Independence. The aspirations
of the youth of the country towards sports has been given a major boost and will have a transformational
impact over the coming decade.
The approved outlay is nearly eight times that of the previous Khelo India Scheme, reflecting the
Government's commitment to making sports a cornerstone of youth development, nation-building and
India's emergence as a global sporting powerhouse.
The revamped scheme is designed to create a seamless pathway for every talented young Indian—from
school playgrounds and village sports fields to the Olympic podium. It seeks to ensure that no sporting
talent is left undiscovered because of geography, economic background or lack of opportunity.
Aligned with the vision of Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 and the National Education Policy 2020, the scheme
integrates sports with education, fitness, technology and high-performance training while laying a strong
foundation for India's long-term sporting ambitions, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the
country's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Every talented youth gets a pathway to excellence:
For the first time, a comprehensive athlete development pathway has been created to support young
sportspersons at every stage—from talent identification and scientific training to international competition
and Olympic preparation.
The scheme establishes an integrated nationwide sports ecosystem comprising National Centres of
Excellence (NCOEs), Khelo India Centres of Excellence (KICoEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo
India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), Khelo India Centres (KICs) and Youth Sports Companies (YSCs)
of the Armed Forces. Together, these institutions will provide world-class coaching, sports science support
and modern infrastructure across the country.
To strengthen the school sports ecosystem, the Government has introduced two new initiatives—Khelo
India Feeder Schools (KIFS) and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas (KIUV)—which will integrate sports
with mainstream education and enable early identification and systematic nurturing of talented children.
India's athlete pool to expand nearly ten-fold:A major reform under the scheme is the creation of the Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIAs) category
alongside the existing Khelo India Athletes programme. This will expand the structured athlete
development ecosystem by nearly ten times, bringing thousands of additional young athletes under
professional coaching, scientific support and long-term mentoring.
A strengthened nationwide talent identification framework involving Talent Identification Development
Committees, Zonal Committees, Talent Scouts, High Performance Directors and High Performance
Managers will ensure continuous identification, tracking and development of promising athletes across the
country.
The scheme also establishes a clear progression pathway from grassroots competitions to Khelo India, and
subsequently to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), enabling deserving athletes to receive
world-class training, international exposure and comprehensive support to compete for medals at the
highest level.
More competitions, greater opportunities:
Recognising that sporting excellence depends on regular competition, the revamped scheme significantly
strengthens India's domestic competition ecosystem. It supports school, university, regional and sport-
specific leagues alongside national championships to provide sustained competitive exposure to young
athletes.
Special emphasis has been placed on expanding opportunities for women athletes, para-athletes,
indigenous sports, and sports as a tool for peace, inclusion and community development. The scheme also
provides support for organising the National Games and hosting major international sporting events in
India.
Building a fitter and healthier India:
The Fit India Movement will be significantly expanded to promote fitness as a nationwide movement,
particularly among young people. Campaigns will encourage active lifestyles, women's participation in
sports, outreach in border and remote areas and sports-based initiatives against substance abuse,
reinforcing sports as a vehicle for social transformation.
Investing in coaches, technology and innovation:
Recognising that athletes can excel only with world-class support systems, the Government will establish
the National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to standardise coaching qualifications, improve
professional standards and strengthen the capacity of coaches and support staff across the country.
The scheme also envisages a unified digital sports platform integrating athlete databases, infrastructure,
competitions, coaching resources, talent assessments, funding and Fit India participation. The platform
will enable data-driven planning, transparent governance and personalised athlete development.
Stronger partnerships for sporting excellence:
The Government will deepen collaboration with private academies, corporate partners and other
institutions to leverage investment, innovation and expertise in sports infrastructure, talent development
and athlete support, creating a truly national sports ecosystem driven by both public and private
participation.
Supporting India's global sporting ambitions:
To complement the revamped Khelo India Scheme, the Government has also approved a strengthened
Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) Scheme for the period 2026-31. The scheme will
support Indian athletes and teams through funding for coaching, sports science, modern equipment,international exposure, coaching camps, engagement of foreign experts and participation in major
international competitions. It will also support sports cooperation with countries of the Global South and
promote India's indigenous sports internationally.
A national mission for Viksit Bharat:
The revamped Khelo India Scheme represents one of the largest investments ever made in India's sporting
future. More than a sports programme, it is a national mission to empower young Indians with
opportunity, confidence and excellence.
By creating a seamless pathway from grassroots talent to global sporting success, the scheme aims to
nurture champions, inspire a culture of fitness, strengthen India's sporting ecosystem and position the
country among the world's leading sporting nations as it moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
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