Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme, Rs 36,441 Crore Outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31. The outlay is nearly eight times the previous scheme, making it India's most ambitious sports programme since Independence. It aims to create a pathway from grassroots to Olympic podium, aligned with the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games bid.