Khelo India Mission Launched in Budget 2026 to Transform Sports Sector

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission during her Budget 2026 speech.
• The mission aims to transform the sports sector over the next decade, building on the earlier Khelo India program.
• It will facilitate integrated talent development through training centers at foundational, intermediate, and elite levels.
• Key components include systematic development of coaches, support staff, and integration of sports science technology.
• The mission will also promote sports culture through competitions, leagues, and development of sports infrastructure.

Why It Matters: The Khelo India Mission, launched in Budget 2026, aims to holistically develop India's sports sector.