Lucknow, May 2 -- : In a push to promote sports in education, the Uttar Pradesh government has allocated Rs.134 crore for over 1.34 lakh schools for the 2025-26 session, aiming to transform schools into nurseries of international sports talent. Inspired by achievements of UP athletes at national and international levels, the government plans to provide professional-level training on the lines of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Of the total budget, Rs.43.382 crore has been allocated to 86,764 primary schools, Rs.45.245 crore to 45,245 junior high schools and KGBVs, Rs.5.76 crore to 2,304 secondary and senior secondary schools, Rs.19.41 crore for the 'One KGBV, One Sport' scheme, Rs.14.92 crore for open gym and sports equipment, and R...