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The Ministry of Sports inaugurated eight ‘Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE)’ in eight states, under Khelo India.

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• In the fi rst leg, the Ministry inaugurated eight KISCE in eight states including Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala, Telengana, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland which will be upgraded into Khelo India State Centre of Excellence.
  • The Sports Ministry will establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country.
  • One such centre will be identifi ed in each State and Union Territory with an aim to create a robust sporting ecosystem in the entire country. The State and Union Territory will run the centre and build capacity to turn it into the world-class sporting facility.
• They will be responsible for all aspects of management of the centre including, boarding, lodging and maintenance, while funds for expert coaches, supporting staff, equipment, infrastructure will be extended through the Khelo India Schem.

Khelo India Programme

• Launched in 218, Khelo India Programme is a national yojana/scheme for the development of sports in India.
• The program strives to promote “Sports for Excellence” as well as “Sports for All”.