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Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Program
Date of Publish - Thursday, 12th October 2017
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revamped Khelo India program at a cost of Rs.1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. This marks a watershed moment in the history of Indian sports, as the program aims at mainstreaming sport as a tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development. The revamped Khelo India program would impact the entire sports ecosystem, including infrastructure, community sports, talent identification, coaching for excellence, competition structure and sports economy.