New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026-27 marks a significant step towards strengthening India's sports ecosystem, with focused interventions aimed at talent development, infrastructure creation and manufacturing and employment generation. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission, envisioned to transform the sports sector over the next decade.
Highlighting the growing importance of sports as a development sector, the Finance Minister stated "The Sports sector provides multiple means of employment, skilling and job opportunities. Taking forward the systematic nurturing of sports talent which is set in motion through The Khelo ...