Cabinet approves expanded Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of 36,441 crore rupees for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. Addressing media in New Delhi yesterday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the decision reaffirms the Government’s commitment to harnessing the power of sports for youth development and nation-building. He said it will ensure every talented youth to get a clear pathway to excellence. Mr Vasihanw said that the scheme will help build pan-India training facilities from grassroots to the Target Podium Olympic Scheme level.