Khelo India

Khelo India

Context:

The second edition of Khelo India Winter Games saw a grand launch on Friday in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the sports meet virtually, delivered the inaugural address of the Games and said that this is a major step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a major hub with India’s effective presence in the Winter Games.

Concept:

• One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, with an effort to create a robust sporting ecosystemin the entire country.
• In first phase, ministry has identified state-owned sports facilities in eight states which will be upgraded into

Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE).

• In order to upgrade the existing centre to the KISCE, the central government will extend a ‘Viability Gap Funding’ in sports science and technology supportfor sports disciplines practiced at the centre and also bridge the gaps in requirement of sports equipment, expert coaches and high performance managers.
• The state and UT will run the centre and build capacity to turn it into the world-class sporting facility,and will be responsible for all aspects of management of the centre including, boarding, lodging and maintenance, while funds for critical gaps such as expert coaches, support staff, equipment, infrastructure will be extended through the Khelo India Scheme.