The Union Cabinet has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) with a combined outlay of 36,441 crore rupees for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. Addressing media in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the decision reaffirms the Government’s commitment to harnessing the power of sports for youth development and nation-building. He said, it will ensure every talented youth to get a clear pathway to excellence. Mr Vasihanw said that the scheme will help build pan- India training facilities from grassroots to Target Podium Olympic Scheme level.
The Union Cabinet has also given its nod to the National Offshore Exploration Scheme- Samudra Manthan, with an approved outlay of 84,084 crore rupees for implementation up to Fiancial year 2030-31. Addressing media in New Delhi, InfoRmation and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the Scheme encompasses a comprehensive set of interventions across the offshore exploration value chain.
