New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the launch of the 'Khelo India Mission' under the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a transformative step for India's sports ecosystem.

In an X post on Sunday, Dhami said, "Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the Khelo India Mission, presented under the Union Budget 2026-27, will become a powerful medium to elevate the nation's sports culture to new heights by connecting the country's youth with talent, technology, and training."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the mission in Parliament, highlighting its focus on creating an integrated talent-development pathway; training coaches and support staff; in...