SCHEME COMPONENTS

Talent Identification and Development

Building a technology-enabled talent pathway that identifies, nurtures, and supports athletes from grassroots participation to elite performance

Identifying and Nurturing Future Champions

Identifying, discovering, and nurturing talent across India through structured pathways and performance-driven support

Athletes30,000

Athletes10,000

Athletes (TOPS/TAGG)250

5-Year Outlay

₹2,407 Cr

Khelo India Athletes (KIA)

9,000

Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIA)

18,000

FOUNDATION

GRASSROOTS

INTERMEDIATE

ELITE

Standardized evaluation and athlete monitoring

Performance linked Out-of-Pocket Allowance support.

A coordinated national system integrating committees, zonal structures, and talent scouts for standardized evaluation and talent discovery

National oversight, policy direction, and strategic governance

Regional coordination for implementation and talent evaluation

Identifying and nurturing grassroots talent through systematic scouting and performance tracking.

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