KISSCTD
What this is
The scheme aims to encourage sports participation, identify and nurture sporting talent, and provide development opportunities through sports competitions, talent development programmes, and community coaching initiatives across India.
In detail
The "Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development" is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, aimed at promoting sports culture and excellence through sports competitions, talent identification, talent development, and community coaching programmes. The component includes Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, and Khelo India Winter Games as platforms for talent discovery and development. It supports scientific talent identification, long-term athlete development, and training through accredited academies and centres of excellence. The scheme also promotes community coaching development through training, certification, and digital learning platforms such as e-Khel Pathshala. The initiative seeks to create pathways for athletes to achieve excellence while strengthening grassroots sports development across the country.
Who qualifies
> Eligible Entities:
- State Governments
- State Sports Councils
- State Sports Authorities
- State Schools
- State Universities
- Schools under the Central Government
- Colleges under the Central Government
- Universities under the Central Government
- Sports Control Boards of Central Ministries
- Defence Organizations
- Paramilitary Organizations
- Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Autonomous Bodies under the Central Government
What you get
> Sports Competitions:
- Annual organization of Khelo India Youth Games.
- Annual organization of Khelo India University Games.
- Annual organization of Khelo India Winter Games.
- Opportunities for participation in priority sports disciplines and indigenous games.
- Platform for showcasing sporting skills and identifying talented athletes.
- Support for school and university league competitions across the country.
- Grants-in-aid for eligible organizations conducting local and state-level sports competitions.
> Talent Identification:
- Scientific identification of sporting talent through competitions and assessments.
- Access to the National Sports Talent Search Portal for uploading achievements.
- Talent scouting through zonal committees and assessment camps.
- Opportunities for induction into sports schools, training centres, academies, and centres of excellence.
- Elite Talent Development:
- Financial support of up to ₹5,00,000/- per athlete per annum for training and development through Khelo India Accredited Academies.
- Support for consumables, equipment, tournament exposure, sports science support, injury management, education, travel, lodging, and boarding.
- Long Term Athlete Development support for up to 8 years, subject to continued performance and eligibility.
- Consideration for international competition exposure on a case-by-case basis.
> Community Coaching Development:
- Training and certification opportunities for Physical Education Teachers and community coaches.
- Access to online coaching courses through e-Khel Pathshala.
- Skill development programmes for community coaches.
- Accreditation-based coaching proficiency system.
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Provenance
| schemeName | Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |