Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) issues operational guidelines for revised National Sports Federations (NSF) assistance scheme with ₹7,386.74 crore outlay

Key facts

• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), approved for continuation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (16th Finance Commission Cycle) with a total outlay of ₹7,386.74 crore.
• The Scheme is the principal mechanism for supporting Indian athletes preparing for major international events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games and World Championships.
• Financial assistance for NSFs to host international events in India has been enhanced to up to ₹50 crore, with proposals assessed by a designated Committee headed by Secretary (Sports).
• The revised Scheme plans Olympic Training Centres (OTCs) dedicated to one sport and equipped with modern sports science facilities to reduce reliance on overseas training of Indian athletes.
• Provision of up to ₹50 crore has been made for conducting the National Games, covering sports equipment, Timing, Scoring and Result (TSR) services, remuneration to technical officials and technical conduct.
• New components include support for NSFs of indigenous sports for global outreach, international sports cooperation with Global South countries, assistance for sports competitions of multi-lateral bodies such as BRICS and BIMSTEC, and funding to support recognized international/continental bodies having offices in India.
• The new strategic components align with India's preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2030 and the 2036 Olympic bid.