News: Union Cabinet approved the Revamped Khelo India Scheme along with an enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) scheme.

Highlights

• Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
• Objective → Strengthen grassroots sports, identify talent, build sports infrastructure, and prepare athletes for international competitions.
• Aligned with → Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 and NEP 2020.
• Outlay: ₹36,441 crore for FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.

Key Features

• Athlete Expansion → Introduces Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIAs) alongside existing Khelo India Athletes (KIAs).
• School Integration → Launches Khelo India Feeder Schools (KIFS) and Khelo India Utkrishta Vidyalayas (KIUV) for early talent identification.
• Training Ecosystem → Integrates NCOEs, KISCEs, SAI Training Centres (STCs), and Youth Sports Companies (YSCs).
• National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) → Standardizes coaching qualifications and promotes sports science support.
• Digital Platform → Creates a unified athlete database, talent assessment, and funding system while expanding the Fit India Movement.