Cabinet Sets ₹565 Crore Fund for State Sports Infrastructure

The Story in Brief

The Union Cabinet has revised the Khelo India funding pattern and allocated ₹565 crore for states to share sports infrastructure costs over five years. The wider scheme has an outlay of ₹29,054 crore, including a central share of ₹28,489 crore. State-wise allocations have not yet been released.

The Centre will cover 60% of costs in general states, 90% in North-Eastern and Himalayan states, and all costs in Union Territories. National Sports Federations will receive ₹7,387 crore. Khelo India currently supports nearly 3,000 athletes across 22 sports, with plans to expand support nearly ninefold.

The Indian Opinion

The announcement suggests a stronger public investment in sports, but its impact will depend on execution. State contributions appear smaller than the Centre’s share, so claims of a major shift in responsibility may be premature. However, dismissing the fund as merely symbolic would also be unsupported. State-wise allocations and project details are still needed to assess its likely benefits.

Source: thehindu.com

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