Union Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Sports Policy 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping India’s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sport.

The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press conference in New Delhi.

Superseding the National Sports Policy 2001, the new policy outlines a visionary and strategic roadmap to position India as a global sporting powerhouse. It also strengthens India’s bid to excel at international sporting events, including its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

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The NSP 2025 is the result of extensive consultations with a wide range of stakeholders — including Central Ministries, NITI Aayog, State Governments, National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes, domain experts, and the public.

The policy is built on five key pillars:

Excellence on the Global Stage

Sports for Economic Development

Sports for Social Development

Sports as a People’s Movement

Integration with Education (aligned with NEP 2020)