Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore

• Central Government has approved the continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for XV Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). The outlay of this scheme for the next five years will be Rs. 1575 crore.
• This scheme is managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and it is the main source of funding for the preparation of national teams for all major national and international competitions including the Olympic Games.

Points to remember:

1. Outlay of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) for the next 5 years ?- Rs 1575 crore
2. The Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) has been extened till? 2025-26
3. Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) is managed by?- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 
4. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports- Shri Anurag Thakur

Source: PIB