# Cabinet clears Khelo India sports goods scheme worth Rs 1,856.67 crore
_The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on Wednesday with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for 2026 to 2033-34._

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- Published: 2026-10-28T12:55:05.079Z
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- Topics: India, Khelo India, sports goods manufacturing, Union Cabinet
## Summary

The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme worth Rs 1,856.67 crore. The scheme runs from 2026 to 2033-34 and aims to boost domestic manufacturing and global competitiveness.

## Key takeaways

- Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme on Wednesday
- Total outlay is Rs 1,856.67 crore for 2026 to 2033-34
- Scheme announced in Union Budget 2026-27
- Aims to boost domestic manufacturing, research, innovation and employment

## Article

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over 13 years, up to FY40, to strengthen India's domestic container manufacturing base. It also approved a sports goods manufacturing scheme worth Rs 1,856 crore.

## Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme

The container manufacturing scheme has four components: interest subvention assistance, testing and certification assistance, land leasing support and operational expenditure assistance. Under the interest subvention assistance component, Rs 859 crore has been earmarked to provide a 3% annual interest subvention on term loans for capital expenditure. "Steel manufacturers will be nudged to create container-grade steel. With this scheme India will become container manufacturing hub," Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

## Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore for the period from 2026 to 2033-34. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the scheme seeks to strengthen India’s sports goods manufacturing base through research and innovation, skill development, quality certification and market development. The scheme aims to strengthen India’s position in the global sports goods sector through initiatives such as the development of dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones.

## Government Objectives

"The scheme will support the development of a globally competitive sports goods industry and strengthen India’s position in global supply chains," a PIB release stated. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the scheme would empower the country’s youth through new employment opportunities and drive investment. "India Plays, India Manufactures! Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the Union Cabinet today approved the ‘Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme’ with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore. The resolution of Budget 2026-27 is now becoming a reality on the ground," Mandaviya said in a post on X.

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