# Sports Budget 2025: Govt Allocates ₹3794 Cr with Eye on 2036 Olympics

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Published: 2025-02-03  
Updated: 2025-02-03  
Author: REMYA BABU S

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.

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> However Sports and youth affairs ministry allocated Rs 3794.30 cr.  
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## ***Sports Budget 2025: Govt Allocates ₹3794 Cr, Focus on 2036 Olympics***

### **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.

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### **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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

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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.

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