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The Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 prioritizes fair access to sports facilities nationwide, especially for underserved communities. Mandaviya highlights tailored infrastructure and leagues to engage women, PwDs, and marginalized groups. Launched in July 2025, the policy operates on five transformative pillars. It seeks to create a unified sports framework from local to elite levels.

Key Points: Mandaviya Details Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 Focus on Sports Equity

  • Policy targets infrastructure gaps in rural and urban areas
  • Focus on women, PwDs, and marginalized groups
  • Plans regular leagues for sustained engagement
  • Five-pillar strategy to transform India's sports ecosystem
  • Aims to boost grassroots-to-elite athlete development
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Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 emphasizes equitable access to sports facilities: Union Minister Mandaviya

Union Minister Mandaviya outlines Khelo Bharat Niti-2025's push for inclusive sports infrastructure and grassroots participation nationwide.

"Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 ensures equitable sports access from blocks to states, bridging disparities - Mansukh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, August 18

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said that Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 envisages a whole-of-Government and multi-stakeholder approach for its effective implementation.

"With the objective to ensure equitable access to sports infrastructure across the country, the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 emphasizes equitable access to sports facilities, with a focus on infrastructure development from block to state levels, irrespective of economic, social and geographic disparities," Mandaviya informed Lok Sabha in a written reply.

The reply further said that with the objective to establish comprehensive sports programs for all participation groups in sports, from grassroots to elite levels, the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 has provisions to establish dedicated sports facilities with services tailored to their specific needs to foster inclusivity and increase participation in sports among women, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.

The Niti also has provisions to organise regular sporting leagues, designed specifically for these groups, to enhance engagement and provide sustained opportunities for involvement, it mentioned.

The Government has recently launched the Khelo Bharat Niti-2025 on 01.07.2025. It is built upon five key pillars that aim to transform India's sports landscape.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative but I'm skeptical about execution. We've seen many sports policies fail due to corruption and lack of monitoring. Government should appoint independent auditors to track progress.
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Rohit P
Focus on women and PWDs is commendable. My sister who uses wheelchair always wanted to play basketball but no facilities in our town. Hope this policy changes things 🤞
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Kavya N
They should first maintain existing stadiums properly! In Bangalore, many government sports complexes are in terrible condition. New policy is good but what about current infrastructure?
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Sarah B
As someone working in sports education, I appreciate the multi-stakeholder approach. But they must involve local coaches and trainers in planning - they know ground realities best.
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Vikram M
Hope they include traditional Indian sports like kho-kho and kabaddi in these leagues. We shouldn't just focus on cricket and football. Our desi games need promotion too!
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Aditya G
The block-level focus is excellent! Small towns produce great athletes but lack facilities. If implemented well, we'll see many more Olympic medals from India in coming years 💪

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