Latest Khelo India Scheme News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete support facilities, with a combined investment of ₹120 crore. The initiatives aim to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and underscore the Union Government’s focus on building modern, athlete-centric infrastructure nationwide.The six projects, with a total outlay of ₹82 crore, are be…

Aizawl, Jan 26 (IANS) Mizoram Governor, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), on Monday said that the state government is firmly committed to enforcing prohibition laws, curbing drug abuse, and safeguarding public health and social order. Addressing the 77th Republic Day celebrations after unfurling the national flag at the main state function held at Lammual Ground here, the Governor said that from April 2025 till date, Mizoram Police have intensified their sustained campaign against illicit drugs and …

Kurukshetra, Jan 22 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said the state government is providing high-quality infrastructure to athletes to help win medals in the Olympics.To nurture the hidden sporting talent in the state, the government has established sports nurseries along with other sports centres.The government has also ensured world-class facilities for athletes, as a result of which Haryana players are bringing the highest number of medals for the country, he said.T…

Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday thanked Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya for sanctioning Rs 14 crore for the construction of a multi-purpose sports facility in Karnataka’s Mandya district under the ‘Khelo India Scheme’. Union Minister Kumaraswamy, who represents Mandya Parliamentary constituency, expressed gratitude for responding positively and approving the project.Administrative approval has been …

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 23 (IANS) The logo, theme song, and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were formally unveiled on Tuesday at the Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The games are scheduled for February 14, 2026.The launch ceremony was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao as Chief Guests, among other officials from the Union Sports Ministry, State Government, and Sports Authority of Indi…