Cabinet clears Khelo India Sports Equipment Manufacturing Scheme

28 October 2026

The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Equipment Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. It will set up Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones that place manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities and design and prototyping centres together, alongside NICDC industrial parks. Anchor investment support and turnover-linked support carry a combined outlay of Rs 1,130 crore, and support for obtaining and renewing certification from international sports federations carries Rs 105 crore. The scheme also funds centres of excellence in leading institutions, research linked to the National Research Foundation, startup support under Startup India, skilling run with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and global market access through the Niryat Sanvardhan Mission.