This overhaul \u2014 the first since February 2022 \u2014 aligns with the new Olympic cycle post-Paris 2024 and addresses the growing needs and challenges in India's sports landscape.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting the rising cost of training, infrastructure, equipment, and athlete welfare, the revised norms promise enhanced financial aid across key areas. National Championships will now receive increased support, with High Priority sports eligible for \u20b990 lakh and Priority sports for \u20b975 lakh \u2014 a significant leap from the earlier ceiling of \u20b951 lakh. The budget for hosting international tournaments in India has also doubled, with federations now able to access up to \u20b92 crore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Coaches, often considered the backbone of an athlete's journey, will now see a considerable hike in remuneration. Chief national coaches will be entitled to monthly salaries of \u20b97.5 lakh, up from \u20b95 lakh, while other coaches will see a rise from \u20b92 lakh to \u20b93 lakh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In parallel, dietary charges for athletes have also seen a steep hike. Senior athletes will now receive \u20b91000 per day, and juniors \u20b9850 \u2014 up from \u20b9690 and \u20b9480, respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One of the cornerstones of the new framework is the emphasis on grassroots and athlete development. Every NSF is now mandated to allocate at least 20% of its annual budget toward junior and youth development. Federations must also identify a \u201cProbable Group\u201d of athletes \u2014 at both senior and junior levels \u2014 with high-performance potential.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
These athletes will be trained at accredited academies chosen through a transparent process and overseen by the sport\u2019s High-Performance Director (HPD). Each athlete will receive \u20b910,000 per month as a dietary allowance during non-camp periods to ensure nutritional consistency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To strengthen India\u2019s coaching ecosystem, the scheme earmarks 10% of its budget exclusively for coach development. This will support domestic and international training programs, the development of curricula, workshops, and certification courses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A Coaching Education Expert will be required in every NSF, and foreign experts will be expected to train Indian coaches and officials during their off-training periods, building long-term capacity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To strengthen India\u2019s coaching ecosystem, the scheme earmarks 10% of its budget exclusively for coach development. This will support domestic and international training programs, the development of curricula, workshops, and certification courses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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