India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Government has recently launched the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 on 01.07.2025. It is built upon five key pillars that aim to transform India's sports landscape.
First, it focuses on achieving the nation's Excellence on the Global Stage by enhancing infrastructure, talent identification and international competitiveness. Second, Sports for Economic Development emphasizes leveraging sports to boost industries such as tourism, manufacturing and sports technology. Third, Sports for Social Development promotes inclusivity, health and education through sports, fostering societal cohesion. Fourth, Sports - A People's Movement seeks to engage communities in physical activities, making sports a cultural cornerstone. Finally, the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, integrating sports with education to nurture holistic development and life skills in students, youth, promoting both academic and athletic excellence.
Niti focuses on several key objectives, which are given below:
Establish comprehensive sports programs for all participation groups, from grassroots to elite levels.
Organize sports competitions and leagues at various levels, creating a robust competitive structure.
Implement physical literacy initiatives to promote a culture of sports and physical activity.
Develop a robust talent identification and development system to nurture future champions.
Ensure equitable access to sports infrastructure across the country.
Provide athlete-centric support systems for the holistic development of sportspersons.
Promote sports science, medicine and innovation to enhance performance and well-being.
Strengthen governance and institutional frameworks in the sports sector.
Revamp funding mechanisms to ensure sustainable development of sports.
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