Government Support

The Khelo India Scheme, launched in 2018, is a comprehensive initiative by the Indian government to rejuvenate the sports culture at the grassroots level and establish India as a sporting powerhouse. It includes the Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India School Games, which provide platforms for under-17 and under-21 athletes to compete nationally. The scheme emphasizes talent identification, offering annual scholarships of INR 5 lakh per athlete for eight years, and funds the development of sports infrastructure across urban and rural areas. Additionally, it promotes sports integration within education, trains community coaches, and conducts regular fitness assessments in schools. By fostering an inclusive approach that supports all sections of society, the Khelo India Scheme has significantly increased sports participation, improved infrastructure, and inspired many young athletes to pursue sports as a career.

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More Info - https://kheloindia.gov.in/

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The National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at identifying and nurturing young sporting talent among students aged 8 to 12 years. Through a series of talent identification tests and competitions, the scheme seeks to discover promising athletes at an early age. Once identified, these young talents are provided with comprehensive support, including specialized training, access to quality coaching, and necessary sports equipment. The NSTSS also focuses on creating a structured pathway for these athletes to develop their skills and compete at higher levels, ensuring a steady supply of well-trained athletes who can represent India in various national and international competitions. By fostering young talent from the grassroots, NSTSS plays a crucial role in building a strong foundation for the country's future sporting success.

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More Info - https://vikaspedia.in/education/policies-and-schemes/national-sports-talent-search-scheme

To achieve India's Olympics Medal dream, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports established a flagship program to assist India's top athletes. The primary goal is to identify premier athletes who are potential medal winners in the upcoming Olympic Games. The scheme also keeps a close eye on future athletes. Once the premier athletes are identified, they fund them and also nurture them through the best possible training programs offered by elite coaches. TOPS-sponsored athletes have gained success in the past; P.V. Sindhu won a badminton Silver medal, whereas Sakshi Malik bagged a Bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The recently concluded Commonwealth Games comprised 47 athletes supported by

the TOPS scheme.

The Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at promoting sports and physical fitness among rural youth. This scheme focuses on developing sports infrastructure at the grassroots level by establishing basic sports facilities in villages and blocks across the country. PYKKA encourages community participation in sports by organizing local competitions and providing training and resources to young athletes in rural areas. By making sports accessible to rural youth, PYKKA aims to identify and nurture local talent, foster a culture of physical activity, and bridge the gap between urban and rural sports development. This initiative not only enhances the physical well-being of rural communities but also creates opportunities for young athletes to shine at higher levels of competition.