The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹1,856 crore Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme, aimed at strengthening India’s sports goods industry, upgrading MSMEs and positioning the country as a global hub for high-quality sports equipment.
📅 Scheme Duration: FY 2026–27 to FY 2033–34 (8 years)
🏭 Key Highlights of the Scheme
🔹 Four Integrated Manufacturing Zones: Development of four dedicated sports goods manufacturing zones, each spread across more than 300 acres, in convergence with the DPIIT’s BHAVYA Scheme and industrial parks developed by NICDC.
🔹 Support for Anchor Investors: Investors committing at least ₹100 crore will be eligible for capital expenditure support of 20%.
🔹 Incentives for Manufacturers: Eligible manufacturers investing ₹10 crore or more can receive turnover-linked incentives of up to 15%.
🔹 MSME Modernisation: Upgradation of existing manufacturing clusters, common facilities, technology and production capabilities through cost-sharing arrangements with state governments.
🔹 Certification Support: Assistance covering 70% of first-time product certification costs and 50% of renewal costs to help manufacturers meet domestic and international quality standards.
🔹 Innovation & R&D: Support for Centres of Excellence, research and development, testing facilities, skill development and product innovation.
🔹 Startup Support: DPIIT-recognised sports goods startups will be eligible for grants of up to ₹20 lakh.
📍 Key Sports Goods Manufacturing Clusters
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Jalandhar–Ludhiana region, Punjab
- Jammu
📈 What This Means for India’s Industrial Sector
The scheme presents significant opportunities for MSMEs, industrial park developers, anchor investors, component manufacturers and sports technology startups.
With dedicated manufacturing zones, investment-linked incentives and stronger testing and certification infrastructure, India aims to improve product quality, expand exports, generate employment and reduce dependence on imported sports equipment.
A major policy push towards building a globally competitive sports goods manufacturing ecosystem under the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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