Sarkari Yojana
Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development
About Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development
“Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development” is a centrally sponsored scheme run by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, that builds sports culture and excellence through competitions, talent identification, talent development, and community coaching. It includes the Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, and Khelo India Winter Games as platforms for discovering and developing talent, backed by scientific talent identification, long-term athlete development, and training through accredited academies and centres of excellence. It also builds community coaching through training, certification, and digital platforms like e-Khel Pathshala, aiming to create pathways for athletes to reach excellence while strengthening grassroots sports nationwide.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligible Entities:
Governments of States
Governments of States
Sports Councils of States
Sports Councils of States
Sports Authorities of States
Sports Authorities of States
Schools run by States
Schools run by States
Universities run by States
Universities run by States
Central Government schools
Central Government schools
Central Government colleges
Central Government colleges
Central Government universities
Central Government universities
Sports Control Boards under Central Ministries
Sports Control Boards under Central Ministries
Organisations of Defence
Organisations of Defence
Organisations of the Paramilitary
Organisations of the Paramilitary
The Sports Authority of India (SAI)
The Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Central Government Autonomous Bodies
Central Government Autonomous Bodies
Benefits Provided
Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Sports Competitions:
Khelo India Youth Games held every year
Khelo India Youth Games held every year.
Khelo India University Games held every year
Khelo India University Games held every year.
Khelo India Winter Games held every year
Khelo India Winter Games held every year.
Chances to compete in priority sports disciplines and…
Chances to compete in priority sports disciplines and indigenous games.
A stage to display sporting ability and spot…
A stage to display sporting ability and spot talented athletes.
Backing for school and university league competitions throughout…
Backing for school and university league competitions throughout the country.
Grants-in-aid to eligible organisations that hold local and…
Grants-in-aid to eligible organisations that hold local and state-level sports competitions. Talent Identification:
Sporting talent is identified scientifically using competitions and…
Sporting talent is identified scientifically using competitions and assessments.
Athletes can upload their achievements on the National…
Athletes can upload their achievements on the National Sports Talent Search Portal.
Talent is scouted via zonal committees and assessment…
Talent is scouted via zonal committees and assessment camps.
Chances of being inducted into sports schools, training…
Chances of being inducted into sports schools, training centres, academies and centres of excellence.
Elite Talent Development
Elite Talent Development:
Up to ₹5,00,000/- for each athlete per annum…
Up to ₹5,00,000/- for each athlete per annum towards training and development at Khelo India Accredited Academies.
Coverage of consumables, equipment, tournament exposure, sports science…
Coverage of consumables, equipment, tournament exposure, sports science support, injury management, education, travel, lodging and boarding.
Long Term Athlete Development backing for a period…
Long Term Athlete Development backing for a period of up to 8 years, provided performance and eligibility continue.
Exposure to international competitions may be considered case…
Exposure to international competitions may be considered case by case. Community Coaching Development:
Physical Education Teachers and community coaches can be…
Physical Education Teachers and community coaches can be trained and certified.
Online coaching courses are offered on e-Khel Pathshala
Online coaching courses are offered on e-Khel Pathshala.
Programmes to build the skills of community coaches
Programmes to build the skills of community coaches.
A system of coaching proficiency based on accreditation
A system of coaching proficiency based on accreditation.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate of utilisation of funds (For Grantee…
A certificate of utilisation of funds (For Grantee Organizations)
Vouchers together with the books of accounts
Vouchers together with the books of accounts
The measurement book
The measurement book
Register of grants-in-aid/loans
Register of grants-in-aid/loans
Register recording expenditure
Register recording expenditure
Other documents, as asked for
Other documents, as asked for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Khelo India Scheme: Sports Competitions and Talent Development through the offline application process outlined below.
The Entity prepares a Detailed Project Report (DPR)…
The Entity prepares a Detailed Project Report (DPR) with all required technical and financial details.
The applicant submits the proposal through the concerned…
The applicant submits the proposal through the concerned Department of Sports of the State or Union Territory.
Central Universities, Sports Control Boards, Sports Authority of…
Central Universities, Sports Control Boards, Sports Authority of India, and eligible Central entities may submit proposals via the prescribed route in the guidelines.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports examines…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports examines the proposal.
The Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) evaluates the proposal
The Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) evaluates the proposal.
Recommended proposals go before the Departmental Project Approval…
Recommended proposals go before the Departmental Project Approval Committee (DPAC).
Approved projects get sanctioned and funds released per…
Approved projects get sanctioned and funds released per scheme norms.
The grantee implements the project and submits progress…
The grantee implements the project and submits progress reports, utilization certificates, and completion certificates.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.