Sports Infrastructure and Development
India's sports infrastructure is booming with a record ₹3,794 crore budget allocation, 326 new projects worth ₹3,124 crore, 1,045+ Khelo India Centres, and increasing private sector investments from IPL franchises and major corporations.
Sports Infrastructure and Development
India’s sports infrastructure is receiving unprecedented emphasis. The new National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 – titled “Khelo Bharat Niti” – aims to establish India as a “global sporting powerhouse”
. It envisions broadening grassroots participation and building world-class facilities in both rural and urban areas. In the 2025–26 budget, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports was allocated a record ₹3,794 crore (up 130% from a decade ago), with ₹1,000 crore earmarked for the Khelo India program.. These moves signal strong government support for sports as a growth sector.
Defining the new era of Sports
Major investments: Under Khelo India and related schemes, the government has approved 326 new sports projects worth ₹3,124 crore. These projects include stadiums, indoor halls, athletics tracks and training academies, geographically spread to improve access. Additionally, over 1,045 Khelo India Centres have been established for athlete training, and specialized centers of excellence are being set up in key sports. This infusion of funds and facilities – up from just a few projects a decade ago – is aimed at nurturing talent nationwide.
Policy and PPP encouragement: The NSP 2025 explicitly encourages private sector partnerships. It calls for PPP models, CSR funding, and technological innovation to develop infrastructure and athlete support systems. By promoting professional leagues (IPL, ISL, Pro Kabaddi etc.) and sports science, the policy links sports development with economic growth and tourism. For developers, this means more opportunities to build facilities (e.g. stadiums, sports academies, multi-sport complexes) in collaboration with governments or sports bodies.
Growing private interest: Corporations and entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in sports. For example, IPL franchises have built world-class cricket stadiums, and companies like JSW (football academy) and Adani (hockey projects) are setting up training centers. Commercial real estate groups are exploring sports parks as mixed-use venues. The youth population (65% under 35) and rising fitness culture make sports-related projects a compelling area for investment and development.
Sports Infrastructure and Development
India’s sports infrastructure is receiving unprecedented emphasis. The new National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 – titled “Khelo Bharat Niti” – aims to establish India as a “global sporting powerhouse”
. It envisions broadening grassroots participation and building world-class facilities in both rural and urban areas. In the 2025–26 budget, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports was allocated a record ₹3,794 crore (up 130% from a decade ago), with ₹1,000 crore earmarked for the Khelo India program.. These moves signal strong government support for sports as a growth sector.
Defining the new era of Sports
Major investments: Under Khelo India and related schemes, the government has approved 326 new sports projects worth ₹3,124 crore. These projects include stadiums, indoor halls, athletics tracks and training academies, geographically spread to improve access. Additionally, over 1,045 Khelo India Centres have been established for athlete training, and specialized centers of excellence are being set up in key sports. This infusion of funds and facilities – up from just a few projects a decade ago – is aimed at nurturing talent nationwide.
Policy and PPP encouragement: The NSP 2025 explicitly encourages private sector partnerships. It calls for PPP models, CSR funding, and technological innovation to develop infrastructure and athlete support systems. By promoting professional leagues (IPL, ISL, Pro Kabaddi etc.) and sports science, the policy links sports development with economic growth and tourism. For developers, this means more opportunities to build facilities (e.g. stadiums, sports academies, multi-sport complexes) in collaboration with governments or sports bodies.
Growing private interest: Corporations and entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in sports. For example, IPL franchises have built world-class cricket stadiums, and companies like JSW (football academy) and Adani (hockey projects) are setting up training centers. Commercial real estate groups are exploring sports parks as mixed-use venues. The youth population (65% under 35) and rising fitness culture make sports-related projects a compelling area for investment and development.
"Every playground, stadium, or sports facility is more than infrastructure—it’s an investment in health, unity, and future champions."
"Every playground, stadium, or sports facility is more than infrastructure—it’s an investment in health, unity, and future champions."
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