Khelo India Inclusiveness Scheme 2026: Sports Support, Eligibility & Guidelines
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Quick answer
The Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sports component under the Khelo India Scheme provides financial, infrastructural, and coaching support to promote sports among women, persons with disabilities, rural and tribal communities, and youth in disturbed areas. Eligible sports federations, state bodies, and registered organisations receive grants based on approved project proposals. Eligible bodies can apply offline by submitting project proposals through their state or union territory sports department.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Comprehensive grant support for inclusive sporting initiatives |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sports (KISPITS) is a specialised component of the central Khelo India Scheme run by the Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Designed to foster national integration, social equality, and healthy lifestyles, it works across four targeted sub-components: Sports for Peace and Development, Promotion of Rural and Indigenous/Tribal Games, Promotion of Sports among Persons with Disabilities, and Promotion of Sports among Women. The initiative facilitates sports competitions, talent identification, specialized equipment, training infrastructure, and coaching scholarships across the country.
Benefits
- Support for sports competitions, equipment, consumables, coaches, and travel/lodging in disturbed, extremism-affected, and border areas.
- Financial assistance to organise competitions, demonstrations, and awareness drives for indigenous games like Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, and Silambam.
- Selection of talented traditional and rural game players as Khelo India Athletes, alongside support for Khelo India Centres and traditional academies.
- Specialised infrastructure, equipment, classification facilities, and coach development programmes for athletes with disabilities.
- Scholarships for coaching diploma courses dedicated to para-sports and women's coaching.
- Grants for national and international women's sports tournaments, leagues, leadership programmes, and safety workshops.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- For Sports for Peace and Development: Institutions or organisations organising sporting events in international border districts or areas affected by disturbances, extremism, or terrorism.
- For Rural and Indigenous Games: Sports federations, associations, stakeholders, or NGOs actively promoting recognized rural, tribal, or indigenous sports.
- For Para-Sports: State governments, UT administrations, Sports Authority of India (SAI), or recognized sports bodies coordinating with organisations like PCI, SOB, or AISCD.
- For Women's Sports: Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSFs), government agencies, or sports organisations working to enhance female sports participation.
- Applicants must submit comprehensive project proposals routed through the respective State or UT Sports Department where applicable.
Documents required
- Detailed Project Report (DPR)
- Proposal document outlining proposed sporting activities
- Organisation registration certificate (where applicable)
- Formal recommendation from the State or UT Sports Department (where applicable)
- Itemised budget estimate
- Details of existing sports infrastructure (if applicable)
- Profile and credentials of coaches and technical personnel (if applicable)
- Participant details (if applicable)
- Bank account details of the implementing organisation
- Any other supporting documentation required by guidelines
How to apply
- 1Identify the relevant sub-component and design the proposed sporting initiative or infrastructure project.
- 2Draft a detailed proposal document accompanied by a project report and budget estimates as per official scheme guidelines.
- 3Submit the finalized proposal through the Sports Department of the concerned State or Union Territory.
- 4Await technical scrutiny and appraisal conducted by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC).
- 5Track the review process as the proposal is placed before the Departmental Project Approval Committee (DPAC) for final clearance.
- 6Receive sanctioned financial assistance and implement the approved sports activities in accordance with scheme norms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary goal of the Khelo India KISPITS component?+
It aims to encourage broad-based sports participation, social inclusion, peace, and gender equity among women, persons with disabilities, rural communities, and youth in disturbed regions.
Which indigenous sports are specifically promoted?+
The component specifically highlights games such as Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, and Silambam.
Is there a fixed grant amount provided under this scheme?+
No fixed sum is specified; financial assistance depends entirely on the requirements and budget of the proposal approved by the Departmental Project Approval Committee.
Can individual athletes apply directly for funds?+
No, applications are submitted by eligible organisations, federations, NGOs, or state departments rather than individual players.
Are scholarships offered under this programme?+
Yes, scholarships are provided for coaching diploma courses related to sports for women and persons with disabilities.
Who approves project proposals under the scheme?+
Proposals are evaluated by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) and formally approved by the Departmental Project Approval Committee (DPAC).
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