NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a historic financial allocation exceeding ₹36,000 crore dedicated to expanding the Khelo India mission and strengthening national sports federations. The substantial capital commitment aims to upgrade existing sporting infrastructure to international benchmarks while establishing modern, comprehensive pathways for emerging domestic athletic talent.
The capital outlay will be directed toward grassroots talent identification, high-performance training centers, and sports science support systems across regional districts. Empowering federations and coaching facilities with dedicated funding and advanced technical tools is intended to prepare Indian athletes for peak performance at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and other major international multi-sport competitions.
The initiative highlights the steady evolution of a competitive domestic sporting culture bolstered by strong international finishes. This large-scale fiscal allocation serves as a strategic foundation to position the nation as a global sporting power while generating sustainable employment, administration, and coaching opportunities within the sports sector.
