West Bengal Sports Minister Dr Indranil Khan has welcomed enhanced funding under the Khelo India Scheme, saying it will strengthen grassroots sports development. He said the increased support, coupled with new sports infrastructure, will help produce more elite athletes from the state.
The Union Budget has given a major boost to the sports goods manufacturing sector with a Rs 500 crore allocation. Funding for sports bodies, Khelo India and youth programmes has also been increased to support infrastructure, training and employment
