Khelo Bharat Niti – 2025: A Vision for Sporting Excellence and National Development

The Khelo Bharat Niti – 2025 is a visionary sports policy launched by the Government of India, acknowledging the transformative power of sports in fostering nation-building, economic growth, and social progress. Rooted in previous initiatives like the National Sports Policy (2001), Khelo India, and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), this policy aims to create a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable sporting ecosystem.

It emphasizes nurturing talent from grassroots to the global arena, particularly with a focus on India’s ambition for Olympics 2036. The policy aligns with the broader developmental vision of “Viksit Bharat” and leverages the nation’s youthful demographic advantage, with over 20% of the global youth population aged 15–29 residing in India.

By recognizing the country’s recent performances in major global events such as the Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, Khelo Bharat Niti – 2025 sets a roadmap for long-term excellence, enhanced sports infrastructure, economic integration of sports, and holistic athlete development. 1. Integration of sports with education (NEP 2020) 2. Massive push for grassroots participation and Olympic excellence 3. Sports as a driver of economic growth: tourism, startups, and manufacturing 4. Strong focus on inclusivity: tribal communities, women, para-athletes 5. Use of technology, AI, sports science, and innovation 6. New governance reforms, funding models & public-private partnerships