**Executive Summary**
This document is the response of the Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports to Unstarred Question No. 1303 in Lok Sabha, concerning the upgradation of the Khelo India Scheme. The response, dated December 8, 2025, provides details on improvements in sports infrastructure and the impact of the Fit India Movement. It also provides links to websites where details on sanctioned infrastructure can be accessed.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Khelo India Scheme:**
* The responsibility for the development of sports, including infrastructure, rests primarily with State/Union Territory Governments.
* The Union Government supplements these efforts by bridging critical gaps through the Khelo India Scheme.
* Financial support is provided for creating basic sports infrastructure like sports complexes, synthetic tracks, hockey fields, football grounds, multipurpose halls, swimming pools, and sports equipment.
* **National Sports Development Funds (NSDF):**
* The Government supports various institutions and individuals for the creation and upgradation of sports facilities across the country.
* **Access to Information:**
* Details of sanctioned sports infrastructure under the Khelo India Scheme and NSDF are available on the Ministry's dashboard at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html.
* **Fit India Movement:**
* Launched on August 29, 2019, to encourage healthier lifestyles.
* Objectives include inspiring people to integrate fitness into daily routines, raising health awareness, and fostering community participation.
* Key initiatives: Fit India Week, Fit India Freedom Run, Fit India Quiz, Fit India Mobile App, and "Fit India Champions Podcast."
* National Sports Day is celebrated to emphasize the role of sports.
* The movement aims to create a culture of health, fitness, and well-being at the grassroots level.
**Impact Analysis**
**State/Union Territory Governments**
* **Impact:** Primarily responsible for the development and upgradation of sports infrastructure within their jurisdiction.
* **Action Required:** Continue to develop and upgrade sports infrastructure.
**Institutions and Individuals involved in Sports Development**
* **Impact:** Can receive Government support through the National Sports Development Funds (NSDF) for creating and upgrading sports facilities.
* **Action Required:** Can apply for government support.
**Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to adopt healthier lifestyles through the Fit India Movement.
* **Action Required:** Participate in Fit India initiatives and incorporate regular physical activities and sports into their routines.
**Youth**
* **Impact:** Motivated to take up sports and fitness.
* **Action Required:** Take up sports and fitness activities.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India Scheme: A scheme to upgrade sports infrastructure across the country.
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports: The central ministry responsible for the Khelo India Scheme and sports development.
Fit India Movement: A nationwide movement to encourage citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles through physical activities and sports.
National Sports Development Funds (NSDF): Funds used to support various institutions and individuals for creation and upgradation of sports facilities across the country.
Government of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department of Sports
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1303
TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025
Upgradation of Khelo India Scheme
1303. Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the improvements made in creation and upgradation of
sports infrastructure under the Khelo India Schemes across the country;
and
(b) the details and the impact of Fit India Movement in promoting a
healthy lifestyle among the people, State/UT-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
[ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]
(a) ‘Sports’ being a State subject, the responsibility of development of
sports, including creation and upgradation of sports infrastructure, rests
primarily with the State/Union Territory Governments. The Union
Government supplements their efforts by bridging critical gaps.
However, under the “Creation and upgradation of sports infrastructure”
component of the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry renders financial
support for creation of basic sports infrastructure such as sports
complex, synthetic athletic tracks, synthetic hockey fields, synthetic
turf football grounds, multipurpose halls, swimming pools, etc. along
with sports equipment. Further, under National Sports Development
Funds (NSDF), Government supports various institutions and individuals
for creation and upgradation of sports facilities across the country. The
details of the sports infrastructure sanctioned under Khelo India Scheme
and NSDF, across the country, are available in public domain on the
dashboard of the Ministry at https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in and
http://www.nsdf.yas.gov.in/nsdf-glance.html.
Page 1 of 2(b) The Fit India Movement was launched on 29th August, 2019, to
encourage citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles through regular physical
activities and sports. Its primary objectives are to inspire people to
integrate fitness into their daily routines, raise awareness about the
importance of health and wellness, and to foster community
participation in fitness programs. Key initiatives include Fit India Week,
where schools and universities across the country engage in physical
activities; the Fit India Freedom Run, a unique event combining fitness
with environmental awareness; and the Fit India Quiz, which promotes
knowledge about health, among students. The movement also includes
the Fit India Mobile App, which helps users track their fitness progress,
and the "Fit India Champions Podcast," featuring inspiring athletes.
Additionally, National Sports Day is celebrated to emphasize the role of
sports in overall well-being. The movement plays a key role in motivating
youth to take up sports and fitness. Social media influencers have
further amplified the movement's message, reaching a broad audience
and promoting fitness and wellness nationwide. Overall, the Fit India
Movement is creating a culture of health, fitness, and well-being at the
grassroots level.
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