Sports ministry hikes allocation to NSFs for competitions but with rider

The Indian Football Omission: A Stark Reminder Of The Game’s Forgotten Status In Indian Sports Policy

When the Sports Ministry unveiled its landmark funding overhaul this week — a 75% increase in allocations, a long-overdue push for professional governance, and an athlete-first model — it felt like a transformative moment for Indian sport, but not for Indian Football. But for those of us who’ve walked muddy touchlines, covered I-League fixtures in...

Sports Ministry Hikes Funds for Championships and Coach Remuneration; Increased Funding for Federations

The Indian Sports Ministry has revised the charges, salaries and fundings following the new Olympic cycle in 2025, to address the emerging financial challenges and bring in systematic reforms. Ever since the Paris Olympics cycle was concluded in 2024, the new sporting cycle began soon after. This led to significant changes being adopted by the Union Sports Ministry, with an aim to ramp up and boost the quality and facilities available with the N…

Sports Ministry Significantly Increases NSF Funding, Calls for Professional Reforms - Goemkarponn

The Ministry opted to allot an 80 per cent spike in the funding for national championships, from Rs 51 lakh to Rs 90 lakh, while international events have been allotted Rs 2 crore. New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s sporting ecosystem, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced a significant hike in funding for National Sports Federations (NSFs) to support the organization of national and international events. However, the increa…

Govt announces revised grants for NSFs to strengthen sports ecosystem – The Indian Awaaz

AMN/ WEB DESK Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya today said that the Centre will establish 13 new professional sports leagues this year to develop a league culture across the country. These sports include yoga, cycling, basketball, archery, and boxing, among others. Briefing the media at the Sports Authority of India headquarters in New Delhi, the Union Sports Minister also announced a revised grant for National Sports Federations to streng…

Sports ministry hikes allocation to NSFs for competitions but with rider

New Delhi: Federations will receive substantially increased funding from the Sports Ministry to conduct national and international competitions keeping in view the rising inflation but they will be required to professionalise their administrative set-up by engaging High Performance Directors and CEOs. As per the revised norms on funding, the ministry has decided to hike the allocation for national championships in High Priority Sports from Rs 51…