Overview

• The Sports Ministry has increased funding for national championships in high-priority sports from Rs 51 lakh to Rs 90 lakh, an 80% hike, and doubled financial assistance for international events hosted in India to Rs 2 crore.
• National Sports Federations (NSFs) are now required to appoint High Performance Directors and CEOs to ensure more professional and accountable administration.
• Salaries for chief national coaches have been raised from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh per month, with other coaches now earning Rs 3 lakh per month, up from Rs 2 lakh.
• Federations must earmark at least 20% of their annual budgets for grassroots development, focusing on junior and youth programs through affiliate units.
• Athletes identified as top probables will receive Rs 10,000 monthly dietary allowances during non-camp periods and train at accredited academies under the oversight of High Performance Directors.