The allocation in Khelo India Scheme has increased by 48 percent in Budget 2022-23. Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the continuation of the Khelo India Scheme for another five years.

The Khelo India Scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It aims at infusing sports culture and achieving sporting excellence in the country. The Khelo India programme includes playfield development, community coaching development, promotion of community sports, the establishment of a strong sports competition structure at both school and university levels. The primary focus of the Scheme is to create a national-level platform for the athletes to showcase their talent and to identify them for further grooming and financial support.