**Summary:**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is actively engaged in developing sports infrastructure and supporting Indian athletes for international competitions, including the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships. This support is provided through schemes like the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations and TOPS, and coordinated efforts between the Ministry, National Sports Federations (NSFs), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) meetings are used to finalize training plans, competitive exposure, and coaching support. To further enhance the sports ecosystem, the National Centre of Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) has been established in New Delhi. Under the Khelo India Scheme's infrastructure component, 328 sports infrastructure projects have been sanctioned across the country, including 14 in Maharashtra. Detailed information on these projects is available at https:mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in. This information was provided by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Olympics: A major international multi-sport event.
Asian Games: A pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
National Sports Federations NSFs: Organizations responsible for governing specific sports in India.
Annual Calendar for Training and Competition ACTC: A schedule of training and competitions for sportspersons.
Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations: A government scheme that provides financial assistance to National Sports Federations.
TOPS: Likely refers to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, an initiative to provide support to potential Olympic medalists.
Sports Authority of India SAI: The apex national sports body of India, established by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 1984.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN
THE COUNTRY
Posted On: 24 JUL 2025 5:15PM by PIB Delhi
Preparation for International events including Olympics, Asian Games and World Championship is an
ongoing and continuous process. Plans/Proposals of the National Sports Federations (NSFs) relating to
training, competitive exposure, Coaches and support personnel including foreign coaches, for preparing
sportspersons/teams for the international events including mega-sports events such as Olympics, Asian
Games etc. are deliberated and finalized in the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC)
meetings.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports supports the Indian sportspersons/teams through various schemes,
such as Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations and TOPS. The Ministry of Youth Affairs &
Sports, the National Sports Federations (NSFs), including the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and the
Sports Authority of India (SAI) work in close coordination for providing best facilities, training, equipment
support as also a wholesome nutritious diet required for preparation of the teams and sportspersons for the
forthcoming international sports events.
Furthermore, Government has also established the National Centre of Sports Science and Research (NCSSR)
at New Delhi to better integrate sports science into the overall sports ecosystem.
Under the component “Creation and Up-gradation of Sports Infrastructure” of the Khelo India Scheme, the
Central Sector Scheme of this Ministry, 328 sports infrastructure projects, including 14 in the State of
Maharashtra have been sanctioned across the country. Details are available at
https://mdsd.kheloindia.gov.in/.
This information was given by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in written
reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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