Parliament Question: Progress and Impact of Khelo India Mission

Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*324 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026 Progress and Impact of Khelo India Mission †*324. SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state: (a) the details of the key objectives, components, institutional framework and implementation roadmap of the recently announced Khelo India Mission, including the total financial outlay, year-wise allocation earmarked and the proposed interventions across the country, including the Keonjhar Lok Sabha Constituency of Odisha; (b) the details of the targets fixed for strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure, talent identification, athlete scholarship and coach development under the said Mission during the current year and the next three years, State/UT-wise, including Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, Jalgaon and Keonjhar Lok Sabha Constituencies; (c) the manner in which the Government has integrated sports science, technology support, talent scouting platforms and structured competition pathways to support long-term athlete development and performance enhancement, particularly in aspirational districts such as Keonjhar; (d) whether any monitoring framework, outcome indicators or performance benchmarks have been notified to assess progress and impact of the said Mission, State/UT-wise, including district-wise evaluation mechanisms covering the said Constituencies; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ] (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. Page 1 of 2STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*324 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2026 REGARDING “PROGRESS AND IMPACT OF KHELO INDIA MISSION” ASKED BY SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL AND SHRI ANANTA NAYAK, HON’BLE MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA. (a) to (e) The Khelo India Mission, announced in Budget 2026–27, is envisaged as a comprehensive 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 including Surguja district in Chhattisgarh and Jalgaon and Keonjhar Parliamentary Constituencies. The Mission framework provides broad objectives and components relating to community and school sports, talent identification, athlete development, coach education, and competition structures, with emphasis on inclusion of aspirational and under served areas. Details regarding financial outlay, allocation, and State/UT-wise or district-level ‑ targets are finalized in accordance with approved procedures and availability of budgetary 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. ***** Page 2 of 2