Which programme or allocation head has emerged as the biggest beneficiary in the Union sports budget for the financial year 2022-23?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)  ​Khelo India

• ​Khelo India received the highest allocation in the Union sports budget for the financial year 2022-23.
  
• For the year 2024, Khelo India was allocated Rs 900 crore, which is Rs 20 crore more than the revised allocation of Rs 880 crore in the previous year.
  
• Khelo India is a key initiative by the government aimed at promoting sports at the grassroots level. It focuses on revitalizing India's sports culture and creating a solid foundation for all sports to help India become a leading sporting nation.
  
• The government has established Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) to support and nurture athletes with potential. Several athletes from the Khelo India program have even participated in the Olympics, showcasing its success.
  

Information booster:

• Sports Authority of India (SAI): The budget for SAI was increased from Rs 795.77 crore to Rs 822.60 crore.
• National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA): The budget for NADA was raised from Rs 21.73 crore to Rs 22.30 crore.
• National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL): The allocation for NDTL saw an increase from Rs 19.50 crore to Rs 22 crore.