Khelo India Mission Announced in Budget 2026-27 to Transform Sports
Why in the news
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed a new Khelo India Mission. It is aimed at reshaping the sports sector over the coming ten years.
Key facts
- The Khelo India Mission builds on the existing Khelo India programme, which has been nurturing sports talent in a systematic way.
- The speech presents sport as a source of jobs, skilling and livelihood opportunities.
- The mission is planned for the next decade.
- It will offer an integrated talent development pathway backed by training centres at foundational, intermediate and elite levels.
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Training centres | Foundational, intermediate and elite levels |
| Coaches and support staff | Systematic development |
| Sports science and technology | Integration into training |
| Competitions and leagues | Build sports culture and platforms |
| Infrastructure | Training and competition facilities |
About the Union Budget
The Union Budget is presented each year by the Finance Minister. The Budget speech for 2026-27 estimated the fiscal deficit at 4.3 percent of GDP. The sports proposals sit in the speech’s section on the third kartavya.
Exam angle
- Scheme name to remember: Khelo India Mission, a new Budget 2026-27 announcement.
- Time horizon: the next decade.
- Questions may ask for its components, such as three-level training centres and sports science.