Overview

• The policy replaces the 2001 framework with five strategic pillars focusing on global excellence, economic development, social inclusion, mass participation and education integration.
• The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has released detailed guidelines outlining governance reforms, funding mechanisms and state-level adoption models.
• A national monitoring framework leveraging AI and data analytics will track progress against time-bound KPIs and inform future policy adjustments.
• Public-private partnerships and CSR initiatives are set to finance infrastructure upgrades, talent development and sports entrepreneurship.
• Mobilization efforts under the new policy have begun to strengthen India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.