India's sports budget hits ₹3,794.30 crore for 2025-26, marking a record ₹351.98 crore jump from last year's allocation.

The government’s flagship Khelo India programme to scout and nurture athletes at the grassroots level was the biggest beneficiary as the allocation for sports and youth affairs was hiked substantially ...

Allocation for sports and youth affairs for financial year 2025-26 is Rs 3,794.30 crore — an increase of Rs 351.98 crore — from which Rs 1,000 crore is earmarked for Khelo India ...

India is currently pushing through with an ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games for which a letter of intent has been submitted to the International Olympic Committee.

The budget outlines a robust financial commitment to strengthening the nation's sports ecosystem and fostering widespread grassroots participation.