# Khelo India Gets Rs 29,054 Crore Outlay, States to Share Costs

2026-08-06T11:50:40+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 29,054 crore for the next phase of Khelo India, including a Rs 565 crore fund for states to share infrastructure costs over five years. The Centre will cover 60% of costs in general states, 90% in North-Eastern and Himalayan states, and the full amount in Union Territories. State-wise allocations have not been released. The Hindu reports that the scheme supports 2,904 athletes across 22 sports and aims to expand the talent pool to about 28,000. It also plans more training centres, accredited academies and school links. The newspaper gives the broader 2026-31 outlay, including National Sports Federations, as Rs 36,441 crore, while another report gives Rs 29,054 crore, reflecting different scopes.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/states-get-share-in-revamped-khelo-india-scheme-sports-infra-fund/article71311011.ece>
- thehindu.com (2) <https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/top-spot-on-the-new-phase-of-the-khelo-india-scheme/article71305508.ece>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:02:04+00:00.

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