Sports Ministry revises norms of assistance to National Sports Federations
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced revised norms under the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations on 23 May 2025, the first revision since February 2022.
Summary
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports revised the norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), the first revision since February 2022, citing the new Olympic cycle after Paris 2024 and India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics. NSFs must earmark at least 20% of their annual budget for grassroots development, and at least 10% of scheme funding will go to developing coaches and technical staff. NSFs with an annual budget of ₹10 crore or more must appoint a High-Performance Director. Probable group athletes will get a dietary allowance of ₹10,000 per month for non-camp days, and up to 10% of funding can be used for administrative personnel such as a CEO.
Key facts
- Announced
- 23 May 2025
- Previous revision
- February 2022
- Grassroots
- At least 20% of NSF annual budget
- Coach development
- At least 10% of scheme funding
- High-Performance Director
- Mandatory for NSFs with budget of ₹10 crore and above
- Dietary allowance
- ₹10,000/month for probable athletes on non-camp days
- Administration
- Up to 10% of funding
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Under the revised norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (May 2025), what minimum share of their annual budget must NSFs earmark for grassroots development?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
NSFs must earmark at least 20% of their annual budget for grassroots development.
Under the revised NSF assistance norms of May 2025, NSFs with an annual budget of how much or more must appoint a High-Performance Director?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10 crore
NSFs with an annual budget of ₹10 crore and above must appoint a High-Performance Director.
Under the revised NSF assistance norms (May 2025), what monthly dietary allowance will probable group athletes get for non-camp days?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,000
Each probable group athlete gets ₹10,000 per month for non-camp days.