In view of aiding India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games this year, the allocation for the Union Sports budget received an increase of Rs. 305.58 crore.
In the last budget, the allocation was Rs. 2596.14 which was later revised to Rs. 2757.02 crore. At present, it stands at a new high of 3062.60 crore. It is likely to be revised during the course of the financial year, depending on the requirements of sportspersons and suggestions from the National Sports Federations.
