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Khelo India Programme

Government of India · ongoing · since 2018

Khelo India Programme is a Government of India scheme dating from 2018; its current status is ongoing (target: Scheme period 2026–27 to 2030–31). National sports development programme identifying and nurturing grassroots sporting talent across 14 sports disciplines with annual scholarship of ₹6.4 lakh per athlete.

↗ Official source — kheloindia.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2018
Budget / outlay
₹36,441 crore combined outlay for revamped Khelo India Scheme and Assistance to National Sports Federations, 2026–27 to 2030–31 · Cabinet, PIB Jul 2026
Reach
Govt. reported: 3,300+ Khelo India athletes; 1,000+ Khelo India Centres; 16 Khelo India games organised at state/national level.
Target
Scheme period 2026–27 to 2030–31
Run by
Government of India
Official source
kheloindia.gov.in
Last verified
Sep 2026

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Khelo India Programme
Ongoing
Budget₹36,441 crore combined outlay for revamped Khelo India Scheme and Assistance to National Sports Federations, 2026–27 to 2030–31 · Cabinet, PIB Jul 2026
ReachGovt. reported: 3,300+ Khelo India athletes; 1,000+ Khelo India Centres; 16 Khelo India games organised at state/national level.
TargetScheme period 2026–27 to 2030–31
Since 2018 · National sports development programme identifying and nurturing grassroots sporting talent across 14 sports disciplines with annual scholarship of ₹6.4 lakh per athlete.

Frequently asked questions

What is Khelo India Programme?

National sports development programme identifying and nurturing grassroots sporting talent across 14 sports disciplines with annual scholarship of ₹6.4 lakh per athlete.

What is the official website of Khelo India Programme?

The official source for Khelo India Programme is kheloindia.gov.in.

When did Khelo India Programme start?

Khelo India Programme dates from 2018.

What is the current status of Khelo India Programme?

Khelo India Programme is ongoing, with a target of Scheme period 2026–27 to 2030–31.

What is the budget of Khelo India Programme?

₹36,441 crore combined outlay for revamped Khelo India Scheme and Assistance to National Sports Federations, 2026–27 to 2030–31 · Cabinet, PIB Jul 2026

How many people has Khelo India Programme reached?

Govt. reported: 3,300+ Khelo India athletes; 1,000+ Khelo India Centres; 16 Khelo India games organised at state/national level.

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