Cabinet approves Rs 36,441 crore Khelo India expansion to strengthen India’s sports ecosystemThe Union Cabinet has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced funding for National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026-31. The scheme establishes an integrated nationwide sports ecosystem comprising National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), Khelo India Centres of Excellence (KICoEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), Khelo India Centres (KICs) and Youth Sports Companies (YSCs) of the Armed Forces. Alongside the existing Khelo India Athletes programme, the revamped scheme will also create the Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIAs) category. The revamped Khelo India scheme significantly strengthens India’s domestic competition ecosystem. A national mission for Viksit BharatThe revamped Khelo India Scheme represents one of the largest investments ever made in India’s sporting future.