Cabinet revamps 'Khelo India' programme

The Union Cabinet today approved revamping of 'Khelo India' programme aimed at impacting the entire sporting ecosystem, with wide-ranging interventions. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting, Sports Minister Rajvardhan Rathore told newspersons that each athlete selected under the scheme would receive a scholarship of Rs 5 lakh for eight years.

He added that the policy would take a holistic view of sports and attempt to catch youngsters through mapping and grading in schools. Special facilities would be provided for sports in schools and colleges. ''Khelo India' will be revamped with twin goals -- Sports For All and Sports For Excellence,' he said.