Khelo India 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?

• The next Khelo India Youth Games will kick start on the 30th of this month in Madhya Pradesh.

Reference:

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Khelo-India-Youth-Games-to-kick-start-on-30th-Jan-in-Madhya-Pradesh&id=454815