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Khelo India — National Sports Development Programme
National sports initiative aimed at reviving sports culture at the grassroots level, identifying young athletic talent, hosting competitions, and building state-of-the-art training centers.
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Key Highlights
Talent Development
Identifies and supports 1,000+ talented young athletes annually across diverse sports.
₹5 Lakh Scholarship
Financial assistance of ₹5 Lakh per annum for 8 years to support training, nutrition, and travel.
State Centres (KISCE)
Access to world-class sports science backup, equipment, and certified coaches.
Khelo India Program Ratios
Focus allocation of resources across primary target areas
Who is eligible
- Candidate is within the eligible youth sports age group (under 25 years)
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- Khelo India talent support targets young student athletes under 25 years.
How to apply
Register on Khelo India portal
Create an athlete profile on the official Khelo India National Talent Search Portal.
Typical duration · 1 day
Participate in local trials or games
Participate in school/university games, state-level trials, or recognized national championships.
Typical duration · 30 days
Talent identification screening
Selection committee screens performance benchmarks and selects athletes for the scholarship cohort.
Typical duration · 60 days
Sources
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports — Khelo India PortalMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
Khelo India (National Programme for Development of Sports) is a Government of India initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It focuses on massive talent identification, conducting national youth and university games, supporting traditional Indian sports, and funding state-of-the-art sports infrastructure across districts.