Overview
A flagship annual multi-disciplinary grassroots event held to identify and nurture young sporting talent at the school and college level across India.
Key details
- Age
- Under-17 (school) and Under-21 categories
- Amount / benefit value
- Multi-sport competition — top performers are inducted into the Khelo India elite athlete scholarship (₹6.20 lakh/year).
- Official website
- https://kheloindia.gov.in/kiyg ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Must be an Indian citizen
- ▸ Under-17 category: Born on or after specific cutoff date
- ▸ Under-21 category: Born on or after specific cutoff date
- ▸ Selection through National Federation qualifiers or school games
Benefits
- ✓ Out-of-pocket allowance of ₹10,000 per month for selected talented athletes
- ✓ Annual scholarship of ₹5,00,000 for 8 years for identified talent
- ✓ Access to high-performance coaching and state-of-the-art facilities
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
Through school/college athletic departments or via the Khelo India mobile app/portal lors.kheloindia.gov.in
Official link
https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Through school/college athletic departments or via the Khelo India mobile app/portal lors.kheloindia.gov.in