Answer: Khelo India is a national programme of the Government of India, started in 2018, to develop a sports culture and find sports talent in the country.
- It is run by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The first Khelo India School Games were held in New Delhi in January 2018.
- Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games are held regularly to give young players a national platform.
- Selected talented athletes are given financial help of Rs. 5 lakh a year for eight years for training, equipment and other needs.
- It also develops sports facilities, encourages physical fitness and sports for women, persons with disabilities and traditional Indian games.
