Allahabad High Court: Khelo India Scheme Revamped Outlay ₹36,441 Cr 2026-31

• The Indian government has approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme with a combined outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
• The scheme aims to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem by providing support from grassroots talent identification to Olympic preparation.
• The revamped scheme is expected to benefit national sports federations and athletes, and will have significant implications for sponsorship, partnerships, and tax exemptions.

The revamped Khelo India Scheme is a significant step towards strengthening the Indian sports ecosystem, which has been facing several challenges in recent years.

The Indian government has approved a revamped version of the Khelo India Scheme, which will have a combined outlay of ₹36,441 crore for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31. This move aims to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem by providing support from grassroots talent identification to Olympic preparation. The revamped scheme is expected to benefit various stakeholders in the Indian sports industry, including national sports federations and athletes.

The Khelo India Scheme was launched in 2017 with an initial outlay of ₹1,000 crore for three years. Since then, the scheme has undergone several revisions to enhance its scope and funding. The revamped version approved by the government is expected to have a significant impact on the sports industry in India, particularly in terms of sponsorship, partnerships, and tax exemptions for national sports federations. Lawyers and compliance officers will need to closely monitor these developments to ensure that their clients are in compliance with relevant regulations.

The revamped Khelo India Scheme is a significant step towards strengthening the Indian sports ecosystem, which has been facing several challenges in recent years. The increased funding and support for national sports federations will enable them to focus on developing grassroots talent and preparing athletes for international competitions. This, in turn, will help India improve its performance in major sporting events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the potential implications of this revamped scheme on sponsorships, partnerships, and tax exemptions for national sports federations in India.

Source: Original reporting via SCC Times