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Khelo India Expansion
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The Indian cabinet approved a Rs 36,441 crore outlay for the Khelo India scheme and sports federations, aimed at promoting sports culture and preparing young athletes for global success.
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PM Modi praises expanded Khelo India scheme
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Full story →Govt provides a ₹36,441 boost to Khelo India Scheme
Union Cabinet approved ₹36,441 crore outlay for Khelo India Scheme for five years starting current financial year.
Expansion includes increased assistance to National Sports Federations and a comprehensive athlete development pathway.
Funding will increase support per athlete tenfold, from ₹6.28 lakh to around ₹62.8 lakh per annum.
Number of Khelo India Athletes will rise from 3,000 to 30,000 over five years, with new Emerging Khelo India Athletes layer.
Aimed at preparing talent for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and 2036 Olympics bid.
Earlier · 8h ago
Full story →Cabinet Approves Rs 36,441-Crore Sports Push Under Khelo India, NSF Schemes
The Union Cabinet approved Rs 36,441 crore for sports initiatives under Khelo India and Assistance to National Sports Federations.
The allocation for NSFs for 2026-27 was Rs 425 crore.
The approval includes funding for Khelo India and NSF schemes.
The decision aims to boost sports infrastructure and athlete support.
Earlier · 5h ago
Full story →Cabinet Approves Rs 29,000 Crore Five-Year Outlay For Khelo India
Union cabinet approved expanded Khelo India Scheme with combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for next five years.
Rs 29,000 crore allocated for Khelo India scheme.
Budget increased for Assistance to National Sports Federations.
Approval came on Friday in cabinet meeting.