The federal government’s flagship Khelo India programme to scout and nurture athletes on the grassroots stage was the largest beneficiary because the allocation for sports activities was hiked considerably by Rs 351.98 crore within the Union Price range offered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman right here on Saturday.
The formidable scheme has been allotted Rs 1,000 crore for the monetary yr 2025-26.
That is Rs 200 crore greater than the grant of Rs 800 crore in 2024-25.
Total, the Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports activities was designated Rs 3,794.30 crore, an total leap of Rs 351.98 crore.
The rise is substantial contemplating there isn’t a main sporting occasion just like the Olympics, Commonwealth or Asian Video games lined up within the subsequent one yr.
The assigned quantity for help to Nationwide Sports activities Federations has additionally been hiked marginally from Rs 340 crore to Rs 400 crore.
India is presently pushing via with an formidable bid to host the 2036 Olympic Video games for which a letter of intent has been submitted to the Worldwide Olympic Committee.
