August 29, 2025 4:58 PM
From Grassroots to Glory: India’s Sports Transformation for Viksit Bharat 2047
Under the leadership of Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State Raksha Nikhil Khadse, India, is redesigning its sports landscape to empower its vast youth population, 65% of whom are under 35, into champions of national pride. With a record ₹3,794 crore allocation for FY 2025–26, a substantial 130.9% increase since 2014–15, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is steering key schemes such as Khelo India. Of this, ₹2,191 crore is directed toward central progr...