Overview
Small-scale sports centers at the district level managed by past champions to ensure grassroots participation and athlete livelihood.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- One-time grant of ₹5 lakh equipment + ₹5 lakh coach honorarium per district-level Khelo India Centre.
- Official website
- https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Ex-international/national medalists to act as coaches
- ▸ Availability of basic infrastructure in schools or clubs
- ▸ At least 30 athletes per discipline
Benefits
- ✓ Annual recurring grant of ₹5 lakh for coach salary and equipment
- ✓ Employment opportunities for 'Champion Athletes'
- ✓ Grassroots level training for rural and tribal youth
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Selection of 'Champion Athletes' by State sports departments under Ministry guidelines
Official link
https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Selection of 'Champion Athletes' by State sports departments under Ministry guidelines