Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

About Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

• The Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme is a scheme to strengthen India’s sports goods manufacturing base through support for investment, technology, research, skills and market development.
• It seeks to promote manufacturing, innovation and exports and strengthen India’s position in the global sports goods sector.
• Duration: The scheme will run from 2026 to 2033-34.
• Scheme Components: The scheme has two parts –
  • Incentives that support manufacturing
  • Interventions that build the wider ecosystem
• Key Features
  • Developing Manufacturing Zones: It will develop integrated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones with manufacturers, suppliers, testing facilities, design and prototyping centres, and ancillary enterprises through convergence with theBHAVYA Scheme and National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) Industrial Parks.
  • Attracting Investment: It allocates ₹1,130 crore for Anchor Investment Support and Turnover Linked Support to promote investment, production and capacity expansion.
  • Supporting MSMEs: Existing clusters will receive support for upgrading common facilities and shared infrastructure through cost-sharing with States.
  • International Certification: An allocation of ₹105 crore will help manufacturers obtain and renew certifications from International Sports Federations.
  • Research and Innovation: Centres of Excellence will promote research, while DPIIT-registered sports start-ups can receive grants up to ₹20 lakh.
  • Skill Development: Training will be undertaken with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and industry stakeholders.
  • Global Market Access: The Export Promotion Mission will support branding, outreach and market development to expand international reach.