What is it?

• Under this programme, 2,500 talented players have been selected and are being trained.
• Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels by the High-Powered Committee will be provided annual financial assistance of INR 5 lakh per annum for 8 years.
• The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establish India as a great sporting nation.
• It is under the Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports.

Why in News?

• The Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports recently furnished details on the financial assistance to athletes under the Khelo India programme.