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 with an outlay of Rs. 1,856.67 crore for the period from 2026 to 2033-34. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the scheme aims to build a globally competitive sports manufacturing ecosystem by promoting investment, manufacturing, innovation, and exports. It envisages the development of dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs) through convergence with the BHAVYA Scheme and NICDC Industrial Parks, providing anchor investment support, turnover-linked incentives, MSME cluster upgrades, international quality certification support, research and development via Centres of Excellence, and skill development.