About the Scheme
Khelo India revitalizes sports culture in India through grassroots infrastructure, talent identification, and annual multi-discipline sports competitions. Budget FY2025-26: ₹998 crore. Khelo India games: University Games, Youth Games, Winter Games, Para Games. 4,400+ Khelo India athletes identified with ₹6.4 lakh annual scholarship each.
Target Beneficiaries: Youth athletes in schools/colleges; 4,400+ Khelo India athletes with scholarships
Key Features
- 4,400+ Khelo India athletes identified; ₹6.4 lakh annual scholarship each
- Khelo India Games: University Games (2020+), Youth Games (U18, annual since 2018), Winter Games (2020), Para Games
- 3,600+ Khelo India Sports Infrastructure created/upgraded across India
- Khelo India Centres (KIC): 1,089 centres in schools/colleges for sports coaching
- Budget FY2025-26: ₹998 crore; Target Olympic medals at Paris 2024, LA 2028
- Sports sciences support: National Sports Science & Research Board
- Integration with SAI (Sports Authority of India) centres