Union Cabinet Approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore. The scheme aims to make India a global hub for sports goods manufacturing from 2026-27 to 2033-34.
What happened
On October 28, 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme. The initiative was initially announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to transform India into a globally competitive manufacturing hub for sports equipment.
The approved scheme carries a total budgetary outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore and will be implemented over an eight-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2033-34. It aligns with the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat to reduce import dependence, enhance domestic value addition, and expand sports goods exports.
The decision was briefed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and welcomed by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. The scheme will focus on setting up dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones (SGMZs), modernising traditional MSME clusters in Jalandhar and Meerut, and providing turnover-linked production incentives and quality certification support.
Important dates
| Union Budget Announcement | Union Budget 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Union Cabinet Approval Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Scheme Implementation Period | 2026-27 to 2033-34 |
📌 Static GK links
- Approval Date: 28 October 2026
- Total Outlay: Rs 1,856.67 Crore
- Scheme Duration: 2026-27 to 2033-34
- Key Traditional Manufacturing Clusters: Jalandhar and Meerut
What candidates should do
- Aspirants must note down the exact budgetary outlay, scheme duration, and approval date for objective-type questions in banking and SSC exams.
- Revise the primary objectives of the scheme, such as reducing import dependence and boosting domestic MSME clusters like Jalandhar and Meerut.
- Keep track of related national manufacturing initiatives including Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
PrepZen analysis
The approval of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme marks a strategic push to bridge the gap in domestic sports equipment manufacturing. Historically, India has relied heavily on imports for professional sports gear despite having traditional manufacturing pockets. By channeling Rs 1,856.67 crore into dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones, quality certification support, and MSME cluster modernization, the government aims to integrate Indian manufacturing into global supply chains.
For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this topic are likely to focus on the financial outlay, implementation timeline, specific allocations like quality certification support, and targeted manufacturing clusters. Candidates must commit these core statistical figures to memory as they frequently appear in current affairs sections of banking, SSC, and state civil services examinations.
Practice questions
Q1. What is the total approved financial outlay for the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme?
Q2. What is the implementation duration of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme?
Q3. When was the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme initially announced?
Aim: make India a global sports goods manufacturing hub.
Approved on October 28, 2026, by PM Narendra Modi.
Total outlay: Rs 1,856.67 Crore.
Scheme duration: 2026-27 to 2033-34.
First announced in Union Budget 2026-27.
🎯 Key Point: Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme approved for Rs 1,856.67 crore.
FAQs
When was the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme approved?
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on October 28, 2026.
What is the total budgetary outlay of the scheme?
The total approved budgetary outlay for the scheme is Rs 1,856.67 crore.
Which traditional sports goods manufacturing clusters are highlighted for support under the scheme?
The scheme provides assistance for modernising shared infrastructure in traditional manufacturing clusters, notably Jalandhar (Punjab) and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh).
What is the primary objective of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme?
The main aim is to make India a globally competitive hub for sports goods manufacturing, reduce import dependence, attract investment, and expand exports.
Sources and references
- pmindia.gov.in (www.pmindia.gov.in) Official
- ddnews.gov.in (ddnews.gov.in) Official
- onmanorama.com (www.onmanorama.com)
- gktoday.in (www.gktoday.in)
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