Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Program

Current Context : Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the second phase of KIRTI Program in New Delhi.

ABOUT KIRTI PROGRAM

• It is a part of the flagship Central Sector Scheme called Khelo India.
• It is scouting and training programme to build a culture of sports and also create a cradle of talent that can win India medals at global competitions.
• Aim : to streamline the process of grassroots talent identification (age-group between 9-18 years) on a single platform.
• Goal : to achieve 20 Lakh assessments in 2024-25 by onboarding all state to identify talent through notified Talent Assessment Centre.
• Approach: Based on an athlete-centric approach, process of talent Identification has been made more broad-based, transparent and accessible.
• First phase of KIRTI was launched in Chandigarh on 12th March 2024.