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Promotion of Akharas and Indigenous Sports

A scheme to support traditional Akharas by providing modern wrestling mats and fitness equipment to transform them into formal training units.

Source unreachable· 3/3 evidence· 12 Oct 2026
Component of a larger scheme · SAI sports promotional schemes
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Last updated: 1 Aug 2026· Source: Sports Authority of India — Akharas component of the National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme
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This entry describes the scheme as run by Sports Authority of India — Akharas component of the National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or 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

A scheme to support traditional Akharas by providing modern wrestling mats and fitness equipment to transform them into formal training units.

Key details

Amount / benefit value
Per athlete per year: ₹3,000 sports kit + ₹3,000 competition exposure + ₹1,000/month stipend (10 months) + ₹150 accidental insurance, plus a wrestling mat and/or multi-gym equipment for the adopted akhara.
Official website
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/national-sports ↗

Note: Traditional wrestling akharas are formally adopted by SAI (around 40–50 nationally) as part of the NSTC Scheme, launched 1985, to modernise indigenous wrestling training alongside coaching from NSNIS-trained coaches.

Official documents

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

Eligibility

  • ▸ Established Akharas with at least 15-20 regular wrestlers
  • ▸ Minimum space for wrestling mats and gym equipment
  • ▸ History of producing state or national level wrestlers

Benefits

  • ✓ Provision of one set of high-quality wrestling mats.
  • ✓ Provision of multi-gym equipment.
  • ✓ Occasional grants for stipend-based training support.

Application process

Proposals are submitted through the SAI Regional Centre or the State Sports Department.

Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗
Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: Proposals are submitted through the SAI Regional Centre or the State Sports Department.