Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development
Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department: Department of Sports
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.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹5.0 L · annual
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Utilization Certificate (For Grantee Organizations)
- ✦Vouchers and Book of Accounts
- ✦Measurement Book
- ✦Grant in-at/Loan Register
- ✦Expenditure Register
- ✦Any other documents as required.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: The Entity must prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) with all required technical and financial details.
Step 2: The applicant must submit the proposal through the concerned Department of Sports of the State or Union Territory.
Step 3: Central Universities, Sports Control Boards, Sports Authority of India, and eligible Central entities may submit proposals through the prescribed route specified in the guidelines.
Step 4: The proposal is examined by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Step 5: The proposal is evaluated by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC).
Step 6: Recommended proposals are placed before the Departmental Project Approval Committee (DPAC).
Step 7: Approved projects receive sanction and release of funds as per scheme norms.
Step 8: The grantee must implement the project and submit progress reports, utilization certificates, and completion certificates.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹5.0 L