**Summary:**
On July 1, 2025, the Government of India introduced the Khelo Bharat Niti2025, a new national sports policy aimed at promoting the development of sports and sportspersons throughout the country. This policy was announced in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1155 on July 28, 2025.
The Khelo Bharat Niti2025 outlines a comprehensive implementation strategy, including:
* Establishing a robust regulatory framework for sports governance.
* Developing innovative financing mechanisms, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
* Leveraging emerging technologies like AI and data analytics for performance tracking, research, and program implementation.
* Creating a national framework with defined benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and time-bound targets.
* Serving as a model for States and Union Territories to align their policies with national objectives.
* Adopting a "whole-of-Government" approach by integrating sports promotion into the activities of all Ministries and Departments.
The policy does not prioritize specific sports but supports the development of all sports and games across the country.
During the consultation phase of the Khelo Bharat Niti2025, no specific suggestions were received to promote Lacrosse.
Details of the Khelo Bharat Niti2025 are available on the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports website.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised.
Shri Damodar Agrawal: Member of Parliament who raised a question in the Lok Sabha.
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat: Member of Parliament who raised a question in the Lok Sabha.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who answered the question in the Lok Sabha.
Khelo Bharat Niti2025: The new sports policy introduced by the Government of India.
Public Private Partnerships: A collaborative venture between the government and private sector to fund and manage projects.
Corporate Social Responsibility: A self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1155
TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
New Sports Policy
†1155. Shri Damodar Agrawal:
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce a new sports
policy for the development of sports and sportspersons in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the timeline set by the Government for implementation of the said
policy;
(d) the sports likely to be prioritized by the Government under the
proposed policy;
(e) whether the Government has received suggestions to specially
promote Lacrosse sport; and
(f) if so, the details thereof
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Government has introduced a new sports policy
titled “Khelo Bharat Niti-2025” on 01.07.2025 for promotion and
development of sports and sportspersons across the country. Detailsof which is available in the public domain on website of this Ministry
at the following link https://yas.nic.in/sites/default/files/Khelo-Bharat-
Niti-2025_0.pdf
(c) & (d): Implementation of any policy is a continuous process,
however, Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 lays down a comprehensive
implementation strategy encompassing:
To establish a robust regulatory framework for sports
governance, including legal framework.
To develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage
private sector participation through Public Private Partnerships
(PPPs) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
To leverage emerging technologies, including AI and data
analytics, for performance tracking, research, and program
implementation.
To create a national framework with well-defined benchmarks,
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and time-bound targets.
To serve as a model for States and Union Territories,
encouraging them to revise or formulate their own policies in
alignment with national objectives.
To adopt whole-of-Government approach by calling for
integration of sports promotion into the activities, schemes, and
programs of all Ministries and Departments to achieve a holistic
impact.
The Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 doesn’t prioritized any specific sports,
however, it supports development of all sports/games across the
country.
(e): No suggestions to specially promote Lacrosse sport was
received during the consultation phase of the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025.
(f): Doesn’t arise in view of reply given in part (e) above.
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