DC Kulgam Reviews Implementation of Khelo India Scheme

KULGAM : Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and monitoring of the Khelo India Scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31 in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Viqar Ahmed Giri, Chief Planning Officer Malik Suheel, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Reyaz Ahmad Shah, Assistant Commissioner Development Bilal Ahmad Kamgar, besides officers from the Department of Youth Services & Sports and other concerned departments.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on various aspects concerning the rollout of the Scheme in the district, including identification of eligible institutions, development of sports infrastructure and effective convergence among the concerned departments.
The Deputy Commissioner informed the participants that the Government of India has approved the Khelo India Scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31 with the objective of establishing an integrated grassroots-to-elite talent development pathway for nurturing sporting talent across the country.
The meeting also discussed the proposed upgradation of eligible schools into Khelo India Excellence Schools, Khelo India Feeder Schools and Khelo India Centres. The participants deliberated on the scope for identifying gaps in sports infrastructure at the district level and proposing them for funding under the Scheme, subject to the issuance of operational guidelines by the Ministry.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to undertake a comprehensive assessment of existing sports infrastructure and identify eligible institutions with potential for inclusion under the Scheme. He called for timely preparation of proposals for their submission through the appropriate UT-level channel.
Shahzad Alam stressed the importance of coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the Scheme and to create enhanced opportunities.