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India Launches Major Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved a scheme with a budget of roughly 18 billion Indian rupees for 2026‑2033 to expand domestic sports‑goods production.

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Key Points

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Total allocation: about 18 billion rupees.

Establishment of integrated manufacturing zones.

Incentives for technology, innovation, and quality certification.

Support for startups, research institutions, and skill training.

Goal: increase exports, create jobs, and reduce reliance on imports.

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The plan creates dedicated Sports Goods Manufacturing Zones that combine factories, design studios, testing labs, and shared infrastructure.

Financial incentives will support technology adoption, research, quality certification, and market expansion, aiming to attract private investment.

Additional funding will support skill‑development programmes, research centres, and assistance for exporters to reach international markets.

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Union Cabinet

India's top group of ministers who decide on major policies

scheme

a detailed plan for doing something

allocation

the amount of money set aside for a purpose

incentives

rewards or help given to encourage certain actions

certification

official proof that a product meets required standards

export

selling a product to another country

import

buying a product from another country

infrastructure

basic physical systems needed for businesses to work

ancillary

supporting or extra services that help the main work

turnover

the total sales a company makes in a period

research foundation

an organization that provides money and help for scientific studies

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