Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme for Building a Globally Competitive Sports Manufacturing Ecosystem

The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme for the period 2026 to 2033-34 with a total outlay of Rs. 1,856.67 crore to build a globally competitive sports manufacturing ecosystem. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation, and exports. Key components include establishing dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs), Anchor Investment Support and Turnover Linked Support totaling Rs. 1,130 crore, MSME cluster upgradation, quality certification support with an outlay of Rs. 105 crore, R&D and innovation through Centres of Excellence and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, skill development, and global market outreach.