New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs.1,856.67 crore for the period up to 2033-34, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing, promote innovation and make India more competitive in the global sports goods market.

The scheme, approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. It envisages support for investment, technology adoption, research and development, skill development, quality certification and market expansion.

A major component of the scheme is the development of dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs), which will bring manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilit...