Cabinet Approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

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Key takeaways

The Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore running from 2026 to 2033-34.
The scheme provides ₹1,130 crore in production incentives and ₹105 crore for earning international certifications from bodies like FIFA and World Athletics.
It aims to modernize key sports production hubs like Jalandhar and Meerut while advancing national goals under Make in India and Viksit Bharat 2047.

It is a central industrial manufacturing initiative aimed at expanding India's sports equipment production base.
The scheme uses cluster development, anchor investment support, turnover incentives, research incubation, and global sports federation compliance.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports leads this national initiative.
The main goal is to make India a global manufacturing and export hub for sports equipment.
This move will cut reliance on imports under Make in India, Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, and Viksit Bharat 2047.

It creates Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones with integrated suppliers, testing labs, and prototyping hubs inside BHAVYA and NICDC industrial parks.
The government allocated ₹1,130 crore in production and investment incentives to attract major brands and boost local production.
It modernizes traditional manufacturing hubs in Jalandhar and Meerut through Common Facility Centres (CFCs) and modern machinery.
It provides ₹105 crore to help local companies earn certifications from global bodies like FIFA, FIH, BWF, and World Athletics.
It sets up specialized sports R&D centers with ANRF support to create smart gear, carbon composites, and advanced polymers.
It drives skill training and global market outreach through the MSDE and the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).

This initiative reduces reliance on foreign sports gear and connects Indian makers to global supply chains.
It supports both Khelo India and Fit India by supplying certified, low-cost equipment to local and professional athletes.