The Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026 approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of ₹1,856 crore over eight years, from 2026-27 to 2033-34. The scheme aims to make India a global hub for high-quality sports goods by strengthening domestic manufacturing.
The decision was announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Cabinet meeting, according to Dainik Jagran English. PIB lists the release as “Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme for Building a Globally Competitive Sports Manufacturing Ecosystem” under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
What Is the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme?
It is a manufacturing-focused scheme meant to build a globally competitive sports manufacturing ecosystem. The reports reviewed give the outlay and duration but not the incentive structure, eligibility criteria or product list, which will matter most to manufacturers.
How Does It Differ from the Revamped Khelo India Scheme?
This is separate from the expanded Khelo India scheme approved earlier this year, which Industrial Front covered at the time. The new scheme targets industrial capacity in sports goods rather than sports participation and infrastructure.
Market and Trade Reaction
No comment from sports goods manufacturers or export bodies was found in the coverage reviewed at the time of writing, and no market reaction was reported.
What Happens Next?
Guidelines specifying who can apply and what support will be given are expected from the nodal ministry. Manufacturers should watch for these notifications; the scheme runs until 2033-34.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the outlay of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme?
The Cabinet approved ₹1,856 crore over eight years, from 2026-27 to 2033-34.
What is the scheme’s objective?
To make India a global hub for high-quality sports goods by strengthening domestic manufacturing.
When was it approved?
The Union Cabinet approved it on 28 October 2026.
Sources: PIB (28 Oct 2026), Dainik Jagran English (28 Oct 2026).
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