Khelo Bharat Niti: India's Strategic Roadmap to Olympic Glory

In a bold move to promote India's involvement in global sports, the cabinet approved a strategic roadmap known as Khelo Bharat Niti. The initiative aims to enhance coaching systems and athlete support, with an eye on making India a formidable contender at the 2036 Olympics.

Khelo Bharat Niti, taking over from the outdated 2001 policy, aims to transform the sports ecosystem, integrating it with economic and social development goals. This comprehensive plan stresses grassroots sports culture, improved infrastructure, and a governance framework, with the goal of thrusting India into the top five world sporting nations by 2047.

The policy integrates sports with tourism and economic development to create a lasting impact on India's sporting achievements. It encourages events that boost tourism and leverages private sector participation, including PPPs and CSR, to strengthen financing mechanisms and foster inclusivity across the sporting community.

(With inputs from agencies.)