Government Policies and Initiatives for Sports Development

The Khelo India Scheme, SAI Training Centres, and National Sports Development Fund are all government initiatives that provide financial support to talented sportspersons for training and participation in competitions.

The Khelo India Scheme was launched in 2016 by the Government of India with the aim of promoting sports at the grassroots level and identifying and nurturing young talent.

The Khelo India Scheme consists of four main components: Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India School Games, Khelo India Talent Search Scholarship Scheme, and Khelo India Urban League. The Khelo India University Games is not a component of the scheme.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) was established in 1984 by the Government of India as the apex body for the development of sports in the country.

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was set up in 1998 by the Government of India to mobilize financial resources from various sources for the promotion and development of sports in the country.

The National Sports Policy 2022, launched by the Government of India, aims to promote sports as a career option and provide employment opportunities in the sports sector.

The National Sports Policy 2022 aims to increase India's share of the global sports economy to 10% by 2030.

The Pradhan Mantri Khel Vikas Yojana is a government initiative that aims to create a network of sports infrastructure across the country, including stadiums, sports complexes, and training centers.

The National Sports Awards are given to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given to the best sportsperson of the year.

The Arjuna Award is given to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

The Dronacharya Award is given to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

The Dhyan Chand Award is given to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

The School Sports Promotion Programme is a government initiative that aims to promote sports among children and adolescents by providing financial assistance to schools for the development of sports infrastructure and organizing sports competitions.

The Rural Sports Promotion Programme is a government initiative that aims to promote sports among rural youth by providing financial assistance to panchayats and block development councils for the development of sports infrastructure and organizing sports competitions.