Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025 to Power Global Sporting Ambitions
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 on 1st July 2025. This new National Sports Policy 2025 replaces the 2001 National Sports Policy, which was in effect for last two decades.
National Sports Policy 2025 lays a strategic roadmap to make India a global sporting powerhouse, with a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.
National Sports Policy 2025 Key Highlights
National Sports Policy 2025 has been developed through extensive consultations with central ministries, NITI Aayog, state governments, national federations, athletes, domain experts, and public stakeholders.
It is anchored on five key pillars: Excellence on the Global Stage, Sports for Economic Development, Sports for Social Development, Sports as a People’s Movement, and Integration with Education (NEP 2020).
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Integration with Education (National Education Policy 2020) focuses on grassroots talent development, creation of competitive leagues, adoption of sports science, and a global standard in coaching and infrastructure. It also outlines steps to promote sports tourism, support startups in the sports field, encourage private sector participation through PPP (Public-Private Partnership) and CSR, and boost local manufacturing.
The policy also focuses on participation in sports by women, tribal communities, persons with disabilities, and economically weaker sections. It aims to revitalize traditional Indian games and build dual career pathways for athletes.
The policy pushes for a national fitness movement, integrating sports into education, training teachers, and promoting sports education and awareness.
It is a vision to harness the Power of Sports for the Nation’s Holistic Development
