New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), outlining updated assistance norms across various components following the government's approval to continue the scheme for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 period, corresponding to the 16th Finance Commission cycle, with a total outlay of Rs 7,386.74 crore.

The scheme serves as the primary mechanism for supporting Indian athletes in their preparations for major international sporting events, including the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games and World Championships, as per a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Under the sch...