Financial Allocation and Utilization for the Development of Football
Financial Allocation and Utilization for the Development of Football
The Ministry runs two flagship schemes, viz. Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) and Khelo India Scheme, for promotion and development of sports including the sport of football. The details of financial assistance during the last five years, scheme wise and year wise, in respect of football are as under:
Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)
(In Rupees Crore)
FY
Allocation
Expenditure
2019-20
44.11*
18.41
2020-21
10.31
3.80
2021-22
5.25
5.25
2022-23
15.00 **
14.49
2023-24
6.95
6.65
* Rs. 14.17 Cr. was approved for U-17 Women FIFA World Cup
preparation in the year 2019-20
** Rs. 10.00 Cr. was approved for U-17 Women FIFA World Cup
Khelo India Centres under Khelo India Scheme
(In Rupees Crore)
FY
Sanctioned
Released
Utilised
2020-21
1.60
0.82
0.82
2021-22
7.60
3.78
3.71
2022-23
10.90
1.96
1.59
2023-24
10.80
11.80
6.78
2024-25
9.30
2.30
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Out of Pocket Allowance provided to Khelo India Athletes (football):
(In Rupees Crore)
FY
Sanctioned
2024-25
0.39
2023-24
1.68
2022-23
1.37
Also, the details of the funds sanctioned and utilised for the development of Football under ASMITA football league, which is a key initiative for Sports for Women under the “Promotion of Inclusiveness through Sports” component of the Khelo India Scheme, is as under-
(In Rupees Crore)
Year
Sanctioned
Expenditure
2022-23
2.32
2.02*
2023-24
3.07
1.77
(*including Rs.32 lakh of prize money)
This information was given by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)