Context:
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, replacing the 2001 policy. It aims to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse and prepare the nation for the 2036 Olympics.
What is National Sports Policy 2025?
It is a comprehensive national framework designed to:
- Promote sports excellence from grassroots to elite levels
- Boost participation and inclusivity
- Integrate sports with economy, education, technology, and governance
The policy follows a whole-of-government and multi-stakeholder implementation model.
Key Features of NSP 2025 (Crisp)
- Excellence on Global Stage
- Early talent ID & grassroots-to-podium model
- Elite training at SAI centres with AI & sports science
- Sports as Economic Driver
- Promotes sports tourism, local manufacturing (e.g., Meerut)
- Supports startups via PPPs, CSR, innovation hubs
- Social Inclusion & Traditional Sports
- Tailored schemes for women, tribals, PwDs
- Revival of Indian games like Kho-Kho, Mallakhamb
- Sports as People’s Movement
- Mass campaigns: Khelo India, Fit India
- National fitness indices for institutions
- Education Integration (NEP 2020)
- Sports in curriculum with trained PE staff
- Dual-career paths for student-athletes
- Strategic Implementation
- KPI-based national monitoring system
- AI-driven state governance; use of wearables, big data
