New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34. The scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India's position in the global sports goods sector, according to a press release from the Cabinet.

Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the Scheme seeks to strengthen India's sports goods manufacturing base through targeted support for investment, technology adoption, research and innovation, skill development, quality certification and market development. The scheme will support the development of a globally competitive sport...