Khelo India Mission (Budget 2026-27)

Objective: Transform India's sports sector over the next decade; position India among Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and Top 5 by 2047. Budget: Rs 924.35 crore for Khelo India in 2026-27; Rs 500 crore for Sports Goods Manufacturing initiative. Total Ministry allocation: Rs 4,479.88 crore (34% increase). Five Focus Areas: 1. Integrated talent development pathways (foundational, intermediate, elite level) 2. Systematic development of coaches and support staff 3. Integration of sports science and technology 4. Competitions and leagues to promote sports culture 5. Development of sports infrastructure for training and competition Additional: Dedicated Rs 500 crore programme for domestic manufacturing, research, and innovation in sports equipment design and material sciences. Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

उद्देश्य: अगले दशक में भारत के खेल क्षेत्र का कायाकल्प; 2036 तक शीर्ष 10 और 2047 तक शीर्ष 5 खेल राष्ट्रों में स्थान। बजट: 2026-27 में खेलो इंडिया के लिए 924.35 करोड़ रुपये; खेल सामान विनिर्माण पहल के लिए 500 करोड़ रुपये। मंत्रालय कुल आवंटन: 4,479.88 करोड़ रुपये (34% वृद्धि)। पाँच फोकस क्षेत्र: 1. एकीकृत प्रतिभा विकास मार्ग (आधारभूत, मध्यवर्ती, उच्चतम स्तर) 2. प्रशिक्षकों और सहायक कर्मचारियों का व्यवस्थित विकास 3. खेल विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी का एकीकरण 4. खेल संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देने के लिए प्रतियोगिताएँ और लीग 5. प्रशिक्षण और प्रतियोगिता के लिए खेल अवसंरचना का विकास मंत्रालय: युवा कार्यक्रम और खेल मंत्रालय।

• Khelo India Mission received Rs 924.35 crore for 2026-27 with total Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports allocation of Rs 4,479.88 crore (34% increase).
• Aims to position India among Top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and Top 5 by 2047.
• Five focus areas: integrated talent development, coach development, sports science and technology integration, competitions and leagues, and sports infrastructure.
• Dedicated Rs 500 crore programme for domestic manufacturing, research, and innovation in sports equipment design and material sciences.
• Falls under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.