About the Scheme

• 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.
• It is implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• It was launched in the year 2018.
• Under the scheme, talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels (by the High-Powered Committee) will be provided annual financial assistance of 5 lakh per annum for 8 years.

Why in News?

• Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the second Khelo India University Games will be hosted by Karnataka. 
• The Khelo India University Games, which is the largest University games in the country, scheduled later this year will be held in Bengaluru.
• Over 4,000 sportsmen under the age of 25 will compete with an opportunity to be selected for the national teams. The first edition of University games was held in Bhubaneswar last year. 

Reference:

1. http://newsonair.com/News?title=Karnataka-to-host-second-Khelo-India-University-Games-this-year&id=410336