Executive Summary:
This document provides answers to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1181 regarding the establishment of Khelo India Centres (KICs) under the Khelo India Scheme (KIS) in Maharashtra, to be answered on July 28, 2025. It details the number of KICs established, the identification and support of youth athletes, and the participation of athletes in Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India School Games (KISG). The information covers the period from 2022-2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
Khelo India Centres (KICs):
* 43 KICs have been notified in Maharashtra.
* District-wise details and sports disciplines covered are available on the Ministry's dashboard.
* No new KIC proposals have been received from Maharashtra.
Khelo India Athletes (KIAs):
* The number of KIAs identified, trained, coached, and financially assisted from Maharashtra:
* 2022-23: 365
* 2023-24: 347
* 2024-25: 325
Khelo India Games Participation:
* Maharashtra has shown significant progress and strong participation in KIUG and KISG.
* Maharashtra topped the medal table at the 7th KIYG in Patna, Bihar, with 158 medals.
* Maharashtra universities actively participated in the fourth edition of KIUG.
* Athlete participation numbers for each edition of KISG/KIYG and KIUG are detailed in Annexure I.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports:
* Impact: Responsible for providing information and updates on the Khelo India Scheme's implementation in Maharashtra.
* Action Required: Maintain and update the public dashboard with current information on KICs and medal tallies.
State Government of Maharashtra:
* Impact: Responsible for submitting proposals for new KICs.
* Action Required: If desired, prepare and submit proposals for establishing new KICs in the state.
Youth Athletes from Maharashtra:
* Impact: Beneficiaries of the Khelo India Scheme through talent identification, training, coaching, and financial assistance.
* Action Required: Continue to participate in Khelo India events and utilize the resources provided to enhance their athletic development.
Universities in Maharashtra:
* Impact: Active participants in the Khelo India University Games.
* Action Required: Maintain active participation in future KIUG editions.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India Scheme: A national program for the development of sports in India.
Khelo India Centres: Sports training centers established under the Khelo India Scheme.
Maharashtra: A state in India where Khelo India Centres are being established.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Khelo India University Games: A national level multi-sport event held in India for university athletes.
Khelo India School Games: A national level multi-sport event held in India for school students.
Patna, Bihar: City in Bihar, host to the 7th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG).
Savitribai Phule Pune University: A university in Maharashtra that participated in the Khelo India University Games.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1181
TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
Establishing KICs under KIS in Maharashtra
1181. Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare:
Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe:
Shri Sanjay Dina Patil:
Smt. Supriya Sule:
Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh:
Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of Khelo India Centres (KICs) established under the
Khelo India Scheme in Maharashtra;
(b) the details of these centres, including the year of establishment and
type of sports discipline supported, district-wise;
(c) whether any new KICs are proposed to be set up in the said State,
especially in tribal or aspirational districts;
(d) the number of youth athletes identified under the Talent Identification
component of the Khelo India Scheme from Maharashtra during the last
three years;
(e) the number of these athletes provided with training, coaching, and
financial assistance in the said State during this period;
(f) the progress made in the conduct and participation of athletes from
Maharashtra in the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India
School Games (KISG); and
(g) the number of athletes participated in each edition of KIUG and KISG
from Maharashtra during the last three years?
Page 1 of 3ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) and (b) A total of 43 Khelo India Centres (KICs) have been notified in the
State of Maharashtra. District-wise details and disciplines covered in
respect of KICs notified across the country, including in the State of
Maharashtra, are available in public domain on the dashboard of the
Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/state-wise-khelo-india-
centers.
(c) KICs are notified based on the proposals received from the State. No
proposal has been received to open new KIC from the State of Maharashtra.
(d) and (e) The number Khelo India Athletes (KIAs) identified from
Maharashtra under the Khelo India Scheme during the last three years who
are provided with training, coaching, and financial assistance are as under:
2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
365 347 325
(f) Maharashtra has shown significant progress and strong participation in
both the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) and Khelo India School
Games (KISG). In the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), which is part of the
larger Khelo India initiative, Maharashtra has consistently performed well.
At the 7th KIYG (Patna, Bihar), Maharashtra topped the medal table with a
total of 158 medals (58 gold, 47 silver, 53 bronze). They previously won in
2023 (Madhya Pradesh) and 2024 (Tamil Nadu), making it a hat trick of
victories. Further, Maharashtra universities, including Savitribai Phule Pune
University, Shivaji University, University of Mumbai, Rashtrasant Tukadoji
Maharaj Nagpur University, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur
University, Solapur, Bharati Vidyapeeth University (MH), Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University, actively participated in the fourth edition
of KIUG. Medal tally of all Khelo India Games is available at
https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.
(g) The number of athletes from the State of Maharashtra in each edition of
Khelo India School/Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are at
Annexure - I.
Page 2 of 3ANNEXURE - I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (g) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1181 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
REGARDING “ESTABLISHING KICS UNDER KIS IN MAHARASHTRA” ASKED
BY SHRI BHASKAR MURLIDHAR BHAGARE, DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE,
SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL, SMT. SUPRIYA SULE, SHRI MOHITE PATIL
DHAIRYASHEEL RAJSINH AND PROF. VARSHA EKNATH GAIKWAD, HON’BLE
MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA.
Number of athletes from the State of Maharashtra in each edition of Khelo
India School/Youth Games and Khelo India University Games
S. No. Name of the Event Host State No. of Athletes
from
Maharashtra
1. Khelo India School Games, 2018 New Delhi 354
2. Khelo India Youth Games, 2019 Maharashtra 750
3. Khelo India Youth Games, 2020 Assam 568
4. Khelo India Youth Games, 2021 Haryana 367
5. Khelo India Youth Games, 2022 Madhya 361
Pradesh
6. Khelo India Youth Games, 2023 Tamil Nadu 375
7. Khelo India Youth Games, 2025 Bihar 442
8. Khelo India University Games, 2020 Odisha 310
9. Khelo India University Games, 2021 Karnataka 456
10. Khelo India University Games, 2022 Uttar 509
Pradesh
11. Khelo India University Games, 2023 Assam, 382
Arunachal
Pradesh,
Meghalaya,
Mizoram,
Sikkim,
Nagaland,
and Tripura
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