**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding the Khelo India Programme. It addresses the budget allocation for the financial year 2025-26 and progress made under the scheme. The response, provided by the Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, confirms the allocation of funds and directs the questioner to an online dashboard for detailed information.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Budget Allocation:**
* Rs. 1,000 crore has been allocated for the Khelo India Scheme for the financial year 2025-26.
* Funds are allocated and released Scheme-wise and not item-wise.
* Rs. 599.12 crore has been utilized so far under the Khelo India Scheme.
* **Progress Details and Public Information:**
* Details of approved sports infrastructure projects, sanctioned costs, released funds, and physical/financial progress under the Khelo India Scheme, including in Uttar Pradesh, are available on the Ministry's dashboard at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in.
* State-wise and discipline-wise data on athlete participation in Khelo India Games, Khelo India Athletes (KIA), Khelo India Centres (KIC), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE), and Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAA), as well as sports disciplines covered by the above-mentioned centres, is available at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Shri Devesh Shakya (Questioner)
* **Impact:** Provided with information on the budget allocation, expenditure, and progress of the Khelo India Scheme.
* **Action Required:** To refer to the provided online dashboards for detailed information regarding sports infrastructure projects, sanctioned costs, released funds, and progress made under the Khelo India Scheme including the information sought for Uttar Pradesh and Etah Lok Sabha Constituency.
**Stakeholder:** Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
* **Impact:** Publicly accountable for the allocation and utilization of funds for the Khelo India Scheme.
* **Action Required:** Maintain up-to-date information on the online dashboards, specifically regarding the progress of projects and athlete participation.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India Programme: A national program for the development of sports in India.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports: The central government ministry responsible for the Khelo India Programme.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the implementation of Khelo India is being inquired about.
Etah Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh that is the subject of a specific inquiry regarding Khelo India.
Government of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department of Sports
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1262
TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025
Fund Allocated for Khelo India Programme
†1262. Shri Devesh Shakya:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether a budget of Rs. 1,000 crore has been sanctioned for the
Khelo India programme during the financial year 2025-26 and if so, the
major item-wise allocation of the budget and the expenditure status so
far;
(b) the details of progress made so far in terms of sports infrastructure,
talent recognition, training centres, appointment of coaches and youth
participation from Etah, Kasganj, Bareilly, Aonla, Badaun, Shahjahanpur,
Kannauj, Mainpuri, Etawah and Auraiya districts of Uttar Pradesh, which
have frequently been selected or participated in Khelo India activities;
(c) whether the said districts and Etah Lok Sabha Constituency have
been proposed to be included or included in the priority list for setting up
any new sports centre, sports academy or sports competition under
Khelo India scheme; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
[ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]
(a) Yes, Sir. An amount of Rs. 1,000 crore has been allocated for Khelo
India Scheme during the financial year 2025-26. Funds are allocated and
released Scheme-wise and not item-wise in this Ministry. An amount of
Rs. 599.12 crore has been utilized under the Khelo India Scheme so far.
(b) to (d) The details of the sports infrastructure projects approved and
their sanctioned cost, funds released, and their physical and financial
Page 1 of 2progress under the Khelo India Scheme, across the country, including in
the State of Uttar Pradesh, are available in the public domain on the
dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in. State-wise
and discipline-wise number of athletes who have participated in various
Khelo India Games till date, Khelo India Athletes (KIA), Khelo India
Centres (KIC), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) and
Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAA), along with sports disciplines
covered under these centres, across the country, including in Etah Lok
Sabha Constituency of Uttar Pradesh, are available in the public domain
on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.
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