Khelo India Expansion Cleared With ₹36,441 Crore
Why in the news
The Union Cabinet gave its nod to a bigger Khelo India Scheme and a stronger programme of help to national sports federations. A single combined budget covers both.
Key facts
- Approving body: Union Cabinet.
- Combined outlay: ₹36,441 crore.
- Duration: 2026–27 to 2030–31, five financial years.
- Covers the expanded Khelo India Scheme plus Assistance to National Sports Federations.
| New initiative | Type |
|---|---|
| Khelo India Feeder Schools | School-level addition |
| Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas | School-level addition |
| Emerging Khelo India Athletes | Athlete-focused addition |
Exam angle
- Remember the outlay figure: ₹36,441 crore.
- Period of approval runs from 2026–27 through 2030–31.
- Names of the three new initiatives are favourite one-liner questions.