Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with outlay
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The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet to develop the sports goods industry. The initiative includes creating dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones to enhance production capabilities. Significant financial support is allocated to encourage innovation and research in sports equipment manufacturing. The scheme aims to generate new employment opportunities and reduce import dependency in this sector.
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Loading...×New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme that aims to strengthen the country's position in the global sports goods sector with initiatives like the development of dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones.The scheme has been approved with a total outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34.
Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the scheme seeks to strengthen India's sports goods manufacturing base through research and innovation, skill development, quality certification and market development.
"The scheme will support the development of a globally competitive sports goods industry and strengthen India's position in global supply chains," stated a PIB release.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the scheme will empower the youth of the country through new employment opportunities and drive investments.
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"India Plays, India Manufactures! Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the Union Cabinet today approved the 'Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme' with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore. The resolution of Budget 2026-27 is now becoming a reality on the ground," Mandaviya said in a tweet.
"Now, not only Indian athletes, but sports equipment made in India will also elevate the pride of the tricolour across the world. This historic step will empower our Yuva Shakti through new employment opportunities, drive massive investments, and realize the ultimate vision of an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat."
The Scheme envisages the development of dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs) to promote cluster-based manufacturing and create integrated industrial ecosystems through the co-location of manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities, design and prototyping centres, and ancillary enterprises.
"These Zones will be developed through convergence with existing industrial infrastructure under the BHAVYA Scheme and NICDC Industrial Parks, enabling efficient manufacturing, stronger industry linkages and enhanced competitiveness across the sports goods value chain," the PIB release stated.
A key focus of the scheme is to attract new investments and strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity in the sports goods sector.
Complementing this, the Turnover Linked Support component will incentivise higher production, capacity expansion and sustained manufacturing growth.
These interventions, backed by a combined outlay of Rs 1,130 crore, are expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, enhance domestic value addition, catalyse significant private investment, generate employment opportunities across the value chain, and improve India's competitiveness in global markets.
Recognising the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the sports goods sector, the scheme envisages assistance for upgrading existing sports goods manufacturing clusters, including the development of common facilities and shared infrastructure.
"Support will be provided to manufacturers for obtaining and renewing certifications from International Sports Federations, with an outlay of Rs 105 crore."
Investing in Research and Innovation
To strengthen research, design and innovation in the sports goods sectors, support will be provided for the establishment of Centres of Excellence in premier educational and research institutions to promote research in sports equipment, material sciences, protective gear and advanced manufacturing technologies.Research and development activities will also be encouraged through convergence with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
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