Sansad Khel Mahotsav
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated by Shri Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex. The initiative aims to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, featuring 11 competitions across various sports. Malhotra emphasized the
Volleyball
A high-level delegation from the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) met with Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, to discuss the future of volleyball in India. Key topics included talent scouting, training leave for athletes, free coaching resources, and women's empowerment. The
National Sports Day
On August 29, 2025, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, celebrated National Sports Day at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The event marked the unveiling of the center's name change and included a
Khelo Bharat Niti
The Government of India has launched the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, aimed at creating a strong, inclusive, and performance-driven sports ecosystem. The initiative focuses on comprehensive sports programs, talent development, equitable access to infrastructure, and promoting sports as a viable career option. It emphasizes bridging the rural-urban gap and integrating
welfare schemes
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has implemented various welfare schemes to support sportspersons and coaches in India. These include the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for financial and training support, the Khelo India Scheme for talent development, and the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) for comprehensive athlete