New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued revised operational guidelines for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), with a total outlay of Rs.7,386.74 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.

The scheme is the government's principal mechanism for supporting Indian athletes preparing for major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games and World Championships.

The revised guidelines introduce new provisions aimed at strengthening India's sporting infrastructure and supporting preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the country's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

Under the revised scheme, national sports federations ca...