The National Youth Sports Skill Development Program proposes a scientifically structured pathway to prepare young athletes, coaches and sports professionals for India’s future.
Programme vision
Build an inclusive national system that develops athletic skills, strengthens the coaching workforce and introduces sports science, technology and safe-sport practice at the grassroots level.
Age-appropriate athletic development
Coach education and certification pathways
Safe sport and athlete welfare
Sports science and technology
Rural and urban participation
Career and workforce development
Proposed implementation
- Phase 1Curriculum development and master trainer certification
- Phase 2State-level rollout through delivery hubs
- Phase 3Pan-India training centres and talent mapping
- Phase 4Integration with long-term performance pathways