Cabinet Approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
Cabinet · Economy · Posted 28 OCT 2026 3:45PM
What happened
The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs.1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34 to build a globally competitive sports goods manufacturing ecosystem. The scheme targets investment promotion, technology adoption, innovation, MSME upgradation, quality certification, and export expansion.
Why it matters for UPSC
This scheme illustrates government interventions to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and integrate MSMEs into global value chains under Atmanirbhar Bharat, relevant for UPSC GS Paper III (Indian Economy and growth/manufacturing).
Key objectives
- Approve the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs.1,856.67 crore for 2026 to 2033-34.
- Develop dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs) and provide Anchor Investment Support and Turnover Linked Support with a combined outlay of Rs.1,130 crore.
- Support manufacturers in obtaining and renewing International Sports Federation certifications with an outlay of Rs.105 crore.
- Promote research, technology, MSME cluster upgrades, skill development, and global market expansion.