Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025, replacing the 2001 policy
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Sports Policy 2025, which supersedes the National Sports Policy 2001 and targets excellence including at the 2036 Olympic Games.
Summary
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 on 1 July 2025. The policy supersedes the National Sports Policy, 2001 (static) and lays out a roadmap to make India a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender at international events, including the 2036 Olympic Games. NSP 2025 rests on five pillars: Excellence on the Global Stage; Sports for Economic Development; Sports for Social Development; Sports as a People's Movement; and Integration with Education, in line with NEP 2020.
Key facts
- Approved
- Union Cabinet, 1 July 2025
- Replaces (static)
- National Sports Policy, 2001
- Goal
- Global sporting powerhouse; 2036 Olympics
- Five pillars
- Excellence on the Global Stage; Economic Development; Social Development; People's Movement; Integration with Education (NEP 2020)
Practice MCQs 4 questions
The National Sports Policy 2025, approved on 1 July 2025, supersedes the National Sports Policy of which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2001
Cabinet: the new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001.
How many key pillars is the National Sports Policy 2025 anchored on?
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Correct answer: D — Five
Cabinet: the policy is anchored on five key pillars.
Which Olympic Games does the National Sports Policy 2025 specifically mention as a target for excellence?
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Correct answer: A — 2036 Olympic Games
Cabinet: NSP 2025 lays out a roadmap to make India a strong contender at international events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of the National Sports Policy 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sports for Defence Preparedness
Cabinet: the five pillars are 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); Sports for Defence Preparedness is not a pillar.