Khelo India Scheme (2021-22 to 2025-26) - Operational Guidelines - Implementation

Sep 18, 2026

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Operational Guidelines for the Khelo India Scheme covering 2021-22 through 2025-26, outlining the governance and execution framework for sports infrastructure and talent pathways. The guidelines describe assessment, appraisal, proposal receipt/examination, fund release, and the requirements for utilization and completion certificates. They further cover sports competition and participant selection, Khelo India Centres and Sports Academies, Fit India movement activities and certification, inclusiveness initiatives for peace, rural/indigenous games, persons with disabilities, and women, plus planning, monitoring, and project appraisal mechanisms. Annexures provide specifications, forms, reporting templates, logo, MoU drafts, eligibility criteria, and related technical/proforma documents.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages112

Reading Time4 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Abbreviations/Glossary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Creation and Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure

Types of Infrastructure to be funded

Assessment of Proposals

Receipt and Examination of Proposals

Appraisal and Approval

Release of Funds

Applicability

Submission of Utilization Certificate

Submission of Completion Certificate

Playfield Development

Geo-tagging of Sports Infrastructure

Chapter 3: Sports Competition and Talent Development

Sports Competition

Implementation Mechanism

Selection of Participants

Talent Identification and Development

Community Coaching Development

Chapter 4: Khelo India Centres and Sports Academies

Khelo India Centres

Implementation Mechanism of Khelo India Centres

Sports Academies

Budget of Sports Academies

Chapter 5: Fit India Movement

Physical Assessment of School Going Children

Fit India School Certification

Promotion of Fitness via Campaigns/Events/Mobile App

Disbursement of Funds

Chapter 6: Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sports

Sports for Peace and Development

Promotion of Rural and Indigenous/Tribal Games

Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities

Promotion of Sports among Women

Chapter 7: Planning and Monitoring Mechanism

State level Planning and Monitoring Mechanism

District level Planning and Monitoring Mechanism

External Monitoring

Chapter 8: Project Appraisal and Approval Mechanism

Appraisal of Proposal

Approval Process

Exception Clause

Annexures

KHELO INDIA SCHEME (2021-22 to 2025-26) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations/Glossary 5 I Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION 8 II Chapter 2: CREATION AND UPGRADATION OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Types of Infrastructure to be funded 11 2.3 Assessment of Proposals 13 2.4 Receipt and Examination of Proposals 15 2.5 Appraisal and Approval 16 2.6 Release of Funds 16 2.7 Applicability 18 2.8 Submission of Utilization Certificate 19 2.9 Submission of Completion Certificate 19 2.10 Playfield Development 19 2.11 Geo-tagging of Sports Infrastructure 20 III Chapter 3: SPORTS COMPETITION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT 3.1 Introduction 21 3.2 Sports Competition 21 3.3 Implementation Mechanism 22 3.4 Selection of Participants 22 3.5 Submission of Utilization Certificate 23 3.6 Budget of Sports Competition 23 3.7 Talent Identification and Development 23 3.8 Community Coaching Development 28 IV Chapter 4: KHELO INDIA CENTRES AND SPORTS ACADEMIES 4.1 Introduction 30 4.2 Khelo India Centres 30 4.3 Implementation Mechanism of Khelo India Centres 31 4.4 Budget of Khelo India Centres 32 4.5 Sports Academies 33 4.6 Implementation Mechanism of Sports Academies 33 4.7 Budget of Sports Academies 34 V Chapter 5: FIT INDIA MOVEMENT 5.1 Introduction 35 5.2 Physical Assessment of School Going Children 35 5.3 Fit India School Certification 36 5.4 Promotion of Fitness via Campaigns/Events/Mobile App 36 5.5 Disbursement of Funds 37 VI Chapter 6: PROMOTION OF INCLUSIVENESS THROUGH SPORTS 6.1 Introduction 38 6.2 Sports for Peace and Development 38 6.3 Promotion of Rural and Indigenous/Tribal Games 39 6.4 Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities 40 6.5 Promotion of Sports among Women 42 VII Chapter 7: PLANNING AND MONITORING MECHANISM 7.1 Introduction 44 7.2 State level Planning and Monitoring Mechanism 44 7.3 District level Planning and Monitoring Mechanism 45 7.4 External Monitoring 46 VIII Chapter 8: PROJECT APPRAISAL AND APPROVAL MECHANISM 8.1 Appraisal of Proposal 48 8.2 Approval Process 49 8.3 Exception Clause 50 IX ANNEXURES Annexure I: Brief Specification of sports infrastructure 51 Annexure II: Application form-Khelo India Sports Infrastructure 81 Annexure III: Monthly Progress Report in respect of sports infrastructure 86 projects Annexure III-A: Proforma for Submission of Reports by State Level Monitors 87 (SLM) Annexure IV: Khelo India Logo 88 Annexure V: Draft of Memorandum of Understanding 89 Annexure VI: Form of Utilization Certificate GFR 12-C 91 Annexure VI-A: Form of Statement of Expenditure 92 Annexure VII: Technical Feasibility Report for State/UT Level Khelo India 93 Centres Annexure VIII: List of One State One Game-OSOG 98 Annexure VIII-A: List of Sports Disciplines for Excellence in Olympics 99 Annexure IX: Proforma Costing Sheet for setting up of a SLKIC 100 AnnexureX-A: Application form for Engagement of Past Champion Athletes 102 AnnexureX-B: Application form for Government Organisations for setting up 105 ofKICs AnnexureX-C: Consent form for existing Extension Centres 107 Annexure XI: Consolidated Status of Proposals Submitted by State/UT Sports 108 Department for Government Organisations for opening of new KICs Annexure XII: Eligibility Criteria for Past Champion Athletes 109 ABBREVIATIONS/GLOSSARIES ABSC ACTC AISCD AIU ASTM AUTOCAD BADP BOQ BSF CAPF CPWD CSR DLPMC DPAC DPR DSR EAT FEM Army Boys Sports Companies Annual Calendar of Training and Competition All India Sports Council of Deaf Association of Indian Universities American Society for Testing and Materials Autodesk’s Computer added Design Border Area Development Programme Bill/Schedule of Quantities Border Security Force Central Armed Police Force Central Public Works Department Corporate Social Responsibility District Level Pla

FAQs

What are the key steps for creating and upgrading sports infrastructure under the scheme?

The framework covers assessment of proposals, receipt and examination, appraisal and approval, release of funds, and guidance on applicability. It also includes requirements for playfield development and geo-tagging of sports infrastructure.

How does the scheme handle sports competitions and talent development?

It sets an implementation mechanism for sports competitions and describes selection of participants and submission of utilization certificates. It also outlines talent identification and development and community coaching development.

What activities are included in the Fit India movement component?

The guidelines cover physical assessment of school-going children, Fit India school certification, and promotion of fitness through campaigns/events/mobile app. They also specify disbursement of funds.

How are planning, monitoring, and project appraisal managed?

Planning and monitoring are addressed through state-level and district-level mechanisms as well as external monitoring. Project appraisal includes proposal appraisal, approval process, and an exception clause, supported by annexures and proforma reporting tools.

Sep 18, 2026

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