Khelo India athletes to be eligible for government jobs from now

In a significant development for India's sportspersons, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur announced on March 6 that Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for government jobs.

The minister posted on X: "I'm pleased to announce that the Department of Personnel & Training, in consultation with the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, has made progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs."

Thakur called it a part of PM Modi's vision "of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option."


Those newly eligible for govt jobs will be medal winners at Khelo India Games -- Youth, University, Para and Winter Games, the announcement read.

Additionally, games and events have been clearly defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports, Thakur added.