Is Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) — discontinued, formerly PYKKA still open for applications?

Q: Is Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) — discontinued, formerly PYKKA still open for applications?

No. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan replaced the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan from 1 April 2014 and was itself subsumed into the Khelo India scheme. No fresh applications are accepted.

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) — discontinued, formerly PYKKA

Official document linked· 12 Aug 2026

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Historical scheme — closed to applications since 2016

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan replaced the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan from 1 April 2014 and was itself subsumed into the Khelo India scheme. No fresh applications are accepted. Current applicants should look at Khelo India Scheme.

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026· Source: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports — Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan gazette notification

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The eligibility, benefits, amount and application details below have been cross-checked against Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports — Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan gazette notification (No. 8-3/MYAS/PYKKA/2012 dated 29 April 2014, Gazette of India, 17 May 2014). Government schemes change frequently — always confirm on the official portal before applying.

Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

DISCONTINUED — historical reference only. RGKA replaced the Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) with effect from 1 April 2014 to build panchayat and block-level sports infrastructure and rural competitions. It was subsequently subsumed into the Khelo India scheme; no fresh applications are accepted. Apply under Khelo India instead.

Key details

Amount / benefit value: Discontinued. Under the 2014 notification each block sports complex was estimated at ₹1.60 crore (₹80 lakh outdoor + ₹80 lakh indoor), with a central grant of ₹80 lakh per block and Centre:State sharing of 75:25 (90:10 for special category states and UTs with legislature; 100% central for UTs without legislature). MGNREGA met 50% of the block complex cost.
Official guidelines PDF: 📄 Download PDF ↗
Official website: https://yas.gov.in/en/sports/pykka-scheme ↗

Note: Kept on the site as a historical reference because the scheme is still widely searched for. It funded Gram Panchayat playfields (through MGNREGA convergence) and block-level sports complexes with 11 outdoor and 5 indoor disciplines, plus block-to-national competitions including rural, women and North East games, with priority for North Eastern states and 88 Left Wing Extremism affected districts.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

▸ Historical — assistance flowed to States and UTs, not to individuals
▸ Block Panchayats and Gram Panchayats, with priority for North Eastern States and 88 Left Wing Extremism affected districts across 9 states
▸ No longer open: the scheme has been replaced by Khelo India

Benefits

✓ Sports complex at block level estimated at ₹1.60 crore — about ₹80 lakh for outdoor disciplines and ₹80 lakh for the indoor hall (which also housed a 30 sq m Youth Resource Centre)
✓ Central grant of ₹80 lakh per block for sports infrastructure, with Centre:State sharing of 75:25 for normal states and 90:10 for special category states and UTs with legislature (100% central assistance for UTs without legislature)
✓ Village-level playfields in each Gram Panchayat created through convergence with MGNREGA, which met 50% of the block sports complex cost
✓ Annual block, district, state, regional and national competitions, including rural, women and North East games
✓ Performance-linked incentive for the best performing states

Application process (historical — no longer open)

Recorded for reference only. This scheme no longer accepts applications.

No longer accepting applications. Grassroots sports infrastructure and competition support is now provided under the Khelo India scheme through your State sports department.

Official link

https://yas.gov.in/en/sports/pykka-scheme ↗

Frequently asked questions

Can I still apply under RGKA or PYKKA?＋

No. RGKA replaced PYKKA from 1 April 2014 and was itself subsumed into Khelo India. Grassroots infrastructure and competition support now comes through Khelo India via your State sports department.