The Making of a Sporting Nation

The article details the revamped Khelo India Scheme, a major government initiative with an outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31, aimed at strengthening India's sporting ecosystem from grassroots to global excellence. It outlines the scheme's pillars, its integration with other initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI), and its role in India's improved performance at international events like the Olympic, Paralympic, Asian, and Commonwealth Games. The article also highlights new initiatives such as Khelo India Feeder Schools, Utkrishta Vidyalayas, and a dedicated initiative for sports goods manufacturing, all contributing to India's ambition to become a leading sporting nation by 2036 and a top 5 nation by 2047.