The NSP 2024 would build upon previous initiatives such as the NSP 2001, Khelo India Scheme, and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
Key Features
- Need: Existing NSP was formulated more than two decades ago.
- Formulating a new comprehensive NSP that encompasses the latest developments in the field of Sports and presents a roadmap to address the present and future challenges is imperative.
- Vision: "Sports for Nation Building – Harness the Power of Sports for Nation's Holistic Development", in line with principles of ‘Viksit Bharat’
- 5 Pillars:
- Excellence on the Global Stage: Enhanced infrastructure, talent identification, etc.
- Sports for Economic Development: Leveraging sports to boost industries such as tourism, manufacturing, etc.
- Sports for Social Development: Promoting Indigenous games and facilitating inclusivity, health, and education through sports.
- Sports – A People’s Movement: Engaging communities, establishing National Fitness Ranking & Indexing system, revamping the Physical Education Framework etc.
- Harmonize NSP 2024 with NEP, 2020: Integrating sports with education.
As one of the youngest nations in the world, with a fifth of the global youth population (i.e., between the age group 15-29), India possesses immense potential to leverage sports as a catalyst for national development.
