Sports Ministry revises funding rules for federations, mandates advance selection policies

The Sports Ministry’s revised operational guidelines, covering an outlay of Rs 7,386.74 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31, mandates beforehand work of enactment policies by National Sports Federations. It besides offers fiscal assistance of up to Rs 50 crore for eligible planetary events successful India, portion emphasising grassroots development, Olympic Training Centres, coaching support, sports subject and greater fiscal accountability.