{"id":87606,"date":"2026-10-29T17:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=87606"},"modified":"2026-10-29T17:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:18:48","slug":"khelo-india-sports-goods-manufacturing-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/29-10-2026\/khelo-india-sports-goods-manufacturing-scheme","title":{"rendered":"Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet has approved the<strong> Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India&#8217;s position in the global sports goods sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Period: <\/strong>2026 to 2033-34.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme was announced in the<strong> Union Budget 2026-27<\/strong> and the Scheme <strong>seeks to strengthen India&#8217;s sports goods manufacturing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c2d3db\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-205.png\" alt=\"khelo india sports goods manufacturing scheme\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-87609\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c2d3db; aspect-ratio:1.7785225961111604;width:562px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-205.png 626w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-205-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Market Opportunity in Sports Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The global sports goods market, encompassing sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories, was valued at approximately <strong>$700 billion in 2024<\/strong> and is projected to cross<strong> $1 trillion by 2036.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within this ecosystem, the <strong>sports equipment segment <\/strong>alone accounts for approximately <strong>$140 billion<\/strong>, with global demand expected to reach around <strong>$283 billion by 2036.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"82acbe\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-204.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-87608\" style=\"--dominant-color: #82acbe; aspect-ratio:1.0257079734886523;width:393px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-204.png 399w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-204-300x292.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Position in Sports Equipment Manufacturing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s domestic sports goods market is estimated at approximately <strong>$2.5 billion, <\/strong>with sports equipment accounting for nearly <strong>$0.5 billion<\/strong>, indicating substantial scope for expansion in both domestic production and exports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ced1d9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-203.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-87607\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ced1d9; aspect-ratio:2.296356413651702;width:519px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-203.png 992w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-203-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-203-768x334.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India currently exports approximately<strong> $275 million<\/strong> worth of sports equipment annually, representing around <strong>0.5% <\/strong>of the global export market.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manufacturing activity is concentrated <\/strong>in established clusters such as Jalandhar (Punjab) and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), supported by a network of exporters, domestic manufacturing units, and thousands of micro enterprises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sector is <strong>overwhelmingly MSME-driven,<\/strong> with nearly<strong> 90%<\/strong> of production undertaken by small and micro enterprises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products with an international presence: <\/strong>India manufactures cricket bats, protective gear, inflatable balls, and gym and athletic training equipment.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The United Kingdom, United States and Australia<\/strong> together receive over half of India\u2019s sports equipment exports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significant long-term potential: <\/strong>India\u2019s sports equipment exports could reach approximately US$8.1 billion by 2036, potentially generating around 54 lakh additional direct and indirect jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A decade of major events:<\/strong> the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad, the Brisbane Olympics 2032 and India\u2019s planned bid for the 2036 Olympic Games create a decade of demand for sports equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Challenges Affecting Export Competitiveness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High customs duties <\/strong>on critical raw materials such as carbon fibre, EVA foam, and polyurethane materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High certification costs<\/strong> required to meet international sporting standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logistics inefficiencies <\/strong>and higher input costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited access <\/strong>to advanced manufacturing technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weak linkages <\/strong>with global sports brands and procurement ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited global visibility<\/strong> and branding of Indian sports equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BHAVYA:<\/strong> The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna provides for 100 plug-and-play industrial parks.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facilities such as ready-built factory sheds, testing laboratories and warehousing provide the infrastructure needed by manufacturers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC): <\/strong>NICDC helps develop industrial cities with land, roads, power, water and transport links for manufacturers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its industrial corridor programme covers 20 industrial smart cities across 13 States, with four completed as of September 2026.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and Innovation: <\/strong>Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) supports research and collaboration between educational institutions, research organisations and industry.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Khelo India and Fit India: <\/strong>Khelo India supports participation, talent development, training and sports infrastructure, while Fit India promotes fitness and an active lifestyle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Policy Recommendations to Boost Sports Equipment Exports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Competitiveness:<\/strong> Rationalise import duties on critical raw materials such as carbon fibre, EVA foam, and polyurethane to reduce input costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthening MSME Ecosystem: <\/strong>Expand targeted financial support, credit access, and technology upgradation schemes for MSMEs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cluster-Based Manufacturing Development:<\/strong> Develop new port-proximate greenfield clusters to reduce logistics costs and improve export efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality Standards: <\/strong>Set up world-class testing and certification facilities to meet international standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish dedicated sports technology<\/strong> innovation hubs in collaboration with academia and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India needs a <strong>holistic ecosystem approach<\/strong> combining cost competitiveness, quality enhancement, and global integration is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With sustained policy push, it can transition from a low-share exporter to a <strong>global leader in sports equipment manufacturing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329481&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme.  <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> About Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme  <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Aim: To promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India&#8217;s position in the global sports goods sector. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Time Period: 2026 to 2033-34. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/29-10-2026\/khelo-india-sports-goods-manufacturing-scheme \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read 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