Lok Sabha Question No. 311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Khelo India-National Programme for Development of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Tharaniventhan M S

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 311 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

Khelo India-National Programme for Development of Sports

## 311. SHRI THARANIVENTHAN M S:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the total funds allocated and utilised under the Khelo India -National Programme  for  Development  of  Sports since its inception  in  the  country,  year  and  State/UT-wise,  particularly  in  Tamil Nadu;

- (b)  the  details  of  the  number  of  athletes,  schools  and  training  centres which have been selected or supported under the said scheme in Tamil Nadu;

(c) whether any proposals from the State Government of Tamil Nadu for setting  up  of  Khelo  India  Centres,  sports  infrastructure  or  training academies are pending with the Union Government and if so, the details thereof;

(d) the measures taken by the Government to promote indigenous sports for rural talent and gender equality in sports under the said scheme in Tamil Nadu; and

(e)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  an  increase  in  financial assistance and talent identification in Southern States like Tamil Nadu, where  significant  sports  potential  remains  underutilised  and  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA ]

- (a)  Funds  are  allocated  and  released  Scheme-wise  and  not  State-wise under  the  Khelo  India  Scheme  in  this  Ministry.  The  details  of  funds allocated and expenditure incurred under Khelo India Scheme, since its inception across the country, including in the State of Tamil Nadu, are as under:

(amount in ₹ crore)

| Financial Year   |   Funds allocated |   Expenditure incurred |
|------------------|-------------------|------------------------|
| 2016-17          |            118.1  |                 118.1  |
| 2017-18          |            350    |                 346.99 |
| 2018-19          |            500.09 |                 342.24 |
| 2019-20          |            578    |                 575.52 |
| 2020-21          |            328.77 |                 338.06 |
| 2021-22          |            869    |                 764.29 |
| 2022-23          |            600    |                 596.39 |
| 2023-24          |            880    |                 872.2  |
| 2024-25          |            746.54 |                 620.75 |

- (b) The details of Khelo India Athletes (KIA), Khelo India Centres (KIC), Khelo  India  State  Centres  of  Excellence  (KISCE)  and  Khelo  India Accredited  Academies  (KIAA),  along  with  sports  disciplines  covered under  these  centres,  across  the  country,  including  Arani  Lok  Sabha Constituency of Tamil Nadu, are available in the public domain on the dashboard of the Ministry at https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in.
- (c) and (e) The Ministry has received proposals for development of sports infrastructure under the Khelo India Scheme from the State Government of Tamil Nadu. The Khelo India Scheme is a demand driven scheme. The proposals  received  from  the  State/  UT  Government  and  other  eligible entities,  including  for  strengthening  talent  identification  support  in Southern  States,  are  considered  for  financial  support,  subject  to  their completeness,  technical  feasibility  and  availability  of  funds  under  the scheme.
- (d) The 'Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games' sub -component of the Khelo India Scheme, is specifically dedicated to the development and promotion of rural and indigenous games in the country. Indigenous games like Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Yogasana and Silambam have been identified for promotion under this component and

were  made  part  of  Khelo  India  Games.  In  addition,  the  'Sports  for Women'  vertical  under  'Promotion  of  Inclusiveness  through  Sports' component  of  the  Khelo  India  Scheme,  is  specifically  dedicated  to encouragement of women in sports across the country.

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