**Policy Summary: Khelo Bharat Neeti 2025**
On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Khelo Bharat Neeti, a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen India's sports ecosystem at all levels. This initiative aims to align India's sporting ambitions with global standards by establishing a robust support system that includes enhanced sports infrastructure, improved access to coaching and training facilities, and the provision of essential resources. The policy prioritizes grassroots participation in schools and colleges, as well as advanced athlete development. The Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to creating a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing coaching, fitness, sports grounds, facilities, equipment, and support for sports-related industries, with the goal of reaching children in even the most remote areas. The Khelo Bharat Neeti 2025 signifies a pivotal step toward transforming India into a global sporting powerhouse and ensuring opportunities for all young Indians to pursue excellence in sports. Further information can be obtained from Rini Choudhury and Anjelina Alexander, PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2156901.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for sports and youth affairs.
PM Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who highlighted the Khelo Bharat Neeti.
Khelo Bharat Neeti: A comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the sports ecosystem in India at all levels.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - likely the source of the information.
Red Fort: A historical fort in Delhi, India, from where the Prime Minister addressed the nation.
National Sports Policy: A governmental policy aimed at promoting sports in India.
Khelo India policy: A policy introduced in India to promote sports development.
Olympics: An international multi-sport event mentioned in the context of developing an entire sports ecosystem.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
PM Modi Highlights ‘Khelo Bharat Neeti’ for
Strengthening Sports Ecosystem across All Levels
Posted On: 15 AUG 2025 6:01PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, reaffirmed the
Government’s commitment to nurturing a dynamic and inclusive sporting culture in the country.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Prime Minister highlighted the Khelo
Bharat Neeti, a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the sports ecosystem at every
level — from grassroots participation in schools and colleges to advanced athlete development.
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— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 15, 2025
The Khelo Bharat Neeti has been introduced as a major step forward to align India’s sporting ambitions with
global standards. The Prime Minister emphasized that the objective is to establish a robust support system
encompassing sports infrastructure, access to coaching, training facilities, and other essential resources to
promote excellence in sports.
He stated, "To promote sports, we have brought forth the National Sports Policy—after several decades, we
have introduced the 'Khelo India policy' in the country, so that there may be a comprehensive effort for the
development of the sports sector. From school to the Olympics, we wish to develop an entire
ecosystem—whether in coaching, in matters of fitness, in sports grounds, in facilities for sports, in providing
the necessary equipment for games, or in assisting small industries to manufacture sports goods. In other
words, we wish to take this entire ecosystem to children even in the remotest areas."
The Khelo Bharat Neeti 2025 marks a significant turning point in India’s sporting journey, reinforcing the
government's vision to transform the nation into a global sporting powerhouse while ensuring that every
young Indian has the opportunity to pursue and excel in sports.
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Rini Choudhury/Anjelina Alexander
(Release ID: 2156901)