Sports Budget 2025: The Sports Budget 2025-26, with a total allocation of ₹3794.30 crore, marks an increase of ₹351.98 crore from the previous year. With India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics, the budget aims to enhance sports infrastructure, grassroots development, and athlete support.
Sports Budget 2025: Govt Allocates ₹3794 Cr, Focus on 2036 Olympics
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Major Highlights of the Sports Budget 2025
- Khelo India Programme Gets ₹1000 Crore
- A significant boost from last year’s ₹800 crore allocation.
- Focuses on scouting and nurturing grassroots talent.
- Increase in Assistance to National Sports Federations
- Budget raised from ₹340 crore to ₹400 crore to support sports bodies.
- Funding for Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Allocation increased to ₹830 crore from ₹815 crore.
- SAI manages national training camps, athlete development, and stadiums.
- Boost for Jammu & Kashmir Sports Facilities
- Increased from ₹6 crore to ₹20 crore to enhance regional infrastructure.
- National Dope Testing Laboratory & Anti-Doping Agency
- Dope Testing Lab: Budget increased from ₹18.70 crore to ₹23 crore.
- Anti-Doping Agency: Allocation raised from ₹20.30 crore to ₹24.30 crore.
- National Sports Development Fund Maintains ₹18 Crore
- No increase in funding, continuing the previous year’s allocation.
- Reductions in Athlete Incentives and National Sports University
- Cash awards & pensions: Decreased from ₹42.65 crore to ₹37 crore.
- National Sports University funding: Dropped from ₹189 crore to ₹63.72 crore.
- Increased Investment in National Service Scheme (NSS)
- NSS will receive ₹450 crore, up by ₹200 crore, to develop youth character and leadership.
India’s Vision for 2036 Olympics
India is actively preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with a formal letter of intent submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The enhanced sports budget showcases the government’s dedication to improving sports infrastructure and fostering top-tier athletic talent to compete at the global level
The Sports Budget 2025 reflects the government’s continued focus on long-term sports development, particularly in preparation for a possible 2036 Olympic bid. While Khelo India and sports federations see increased funding, cuts in athlete incentives and university budgets raise concerns.
With ₹3794 crore allocated, the future of Indian sports looks promising, but execution will be key to ensuring maximum benefits for athletes and sports infrastructure nationwide.
FAQs
What is the total allocation for the Sports Budget 2025?
The total allocation for the Sports Budget 2025 is ₹3,794.30 crore, an increase of ₹351.98 crore from the previous year
How much funding has been allocated to the Khelo India Programme?
The Khelo India Programme has received ₹1,000 crore, a ₹200 crore increase from last year.