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GOVERNMENT OFINDIA
MINISTRY OFYOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTIONNO- 3197#
ANSWEREDON- 19/03/2026
KHELO INDIAMISSION
3197#.SMT. MAYANAROLIYA
SHRIMITHLESH KUMAR
SHRILAHAR SINGH SIROYA
SHRIRYAGA KRISHNAIAH
Will theMinisterofYOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTSbepleased to state:-
(a) the key objectives, components, and implementation roadmap of recently announced Khelo
India Mission,including thefinancial outlay earmarked therefor;
(b) the targets fixed for strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, talent identification, and
coach development under theMission during thenext three years;
(c) the manner in which sports science, technology, and structured competition pathways have been
integrated to support long-term athlete development; and
(d) whether any monitoring framework or measurable performance indicators have been notified to
assess progress under theMission and ifso, thedetails thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DR. MANSUKHMANDAVIYA)
(a) to (d) The Khelo India Mission, announced in Budget 2026–27,is envisaged as acomprehensive
framework for strengthening sports development in the country through promotion of grassroots
sports, creation of talent pathways, improvement of sports infrastructure, enhancement of coaching
and sports science support, and integration of technology and data. It seeks to build upon the
existing Khelo India initiatives and to facilitate coordination among the Central Government,
States/UTs and other stakeholders for holistic sports promotion, covering all regions across the
country.
The Mission framework provides broad objectives and components relating to community and
school sports, talent identification, athlete development, coach education, and competition
structures. Details regarding financial outlay, allocation, and State/UT-wise or district-level targets
are finalized in accordance withapproved procedures and availabilityofbudgetary resources.
Appropriate mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation, and performance assessment are an integral
part of the framework, and these aspects are dealt with as per extant guidelines to ensure systematic
review and oversight at different levels.
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