Government Launches 'Khelo India Mission' to Revolutionize Sports Sector

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Khelo India mission' in the Union Budget 2026-27.
• The mission aims to transform the sports sector over the next decade, building on the 2017 Khelo India programme.
• Key objectives include integrated talent development, systematic coach training, sports science integration, and infrastructure development.
• The mission will facilitate training centers at foundational, intermediate, and elite levels.
• India also aims to become a 'global hub' for high-quality sports goods with a dedicated initiative.

Why It Matters: The 'Khelo India Mission' will boost India's sports ecosystem, talent, and infrastructure over the next decade.