Overview
A nationwide talent identification program using scientific battery of tests to identify raw sporting talent at an early age.
Key details
- Age
- Under-17 (KIYG stream) and under-21 (KIUG stream)
- Amount / benefit value
- Identified talents receive ₹6.20 lakh/year (₹1.20 lakh allowance + ₹5 lakh training support) for up to 8 years, plus boarding at an accredited academy.
- Official website
- https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Children across the country between 8 to 18 years
- ▸ Performance in school-level sports or talent hunt trials
Benefits
- ✓ Direct induction into SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOE)
- ✓ Comprehensive training and dietary support
- ✓ Monitoring through a digital performance tracking system
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
Participation in Khelo India trials or through the school fitness assessment portal
Official link
https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Participation in Khelo India trials or through the school fitness assessment portal