Cabinet approves ₹1,856.67 crore Khelo India sports-goods manufacturing scheme
The eight-year programme covers manufacturing zones, investment incentives, certification, research and start-up support.
AI-generated symbolic illustration. It does not depict an actual factory, scheme event or beneficiaries.
The Union Cabinet has approved a new programme to expand sports-goods manufacturing, quality certification, research and exports in India.
The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore for FY 2026–27 to FY 2033–34. It will support manufacturers, MSMEs and eligible registered sports start-ups.
Key points
- Integrated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones will bring manufacturers, suppliers, testing and design facilities together.
- Anchor-investment and turnover-linked support have a combined outlay of ₹1,130 crore.
- ₹105 crore is earmarked to help manufacturers obtain and renew International Sports Federation certifications.
- The programme also covers research centres, skills, export promotion and support for eligible start-ups.
A government background note says there may be four integrated zones, each exceeding 300 acres. Their locations have not yet been announced.
Image disclosure: The featured image is an AI-generated symbolic illustration. It does not depict an actual factory, Cabinet meeting, scheme event or beneficiaries.
Sources
- Press Information Bureau, Government of India — October 28, 2026, 3:45 p.m. IST
- Upstox News — October 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. IST
- Moneycontrol — October 28, 2026, 5:42 p.m. IST
