India has increased its sports budget to a record ₹4,479.88 crore for 2026-27 to foster elite talent.
The Khelo India scheme supports 2,745 athletes across 349 infrastructure projects nationwide.
The new KIRTI initiative has conducted over 187,921 assessments to identify young talent through data.
TOPS provides monthly stipends of up to ₹50,000 to elite athletes to ensure financial stability during training.