Budget for Sports, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Increased from ₹1,603.75 Crore to ₹2,200.63 Crore
Chandigarh : In the Budget for the year 2026–27 presented today in the Haryana Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has taken a historic decision to give new direction and momentum to sports, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.
The Chief Minister proposed increasing the revised estimate of ₹1,603.75 crore for 2025–26 by 37.22 percent to ₹2,200.63 crore for 2026–27. He stated that this substantial increase clearly reflects the Haryana Government’s commitment to establishing sports talent on the global stage and making youth self-reliant.
A Major Step Towards Mission Olympics-2036
The Chief Minister said Haryana is recognized across the country as a hub of sports, and the government aims to further strengthen this identity. In 2026–27, the ‘Fit Haryana Campaign’ will be launched across the state, beginning on September 30, 2026. The objective of this campaign is to promote awareness about a healthy lifestyle and fitness among every citizen of the state.
To help promising athletes secure more medals and receive advanced training, internationally renowned coaches will be appointed. A synthetic athletic track will be constructed in every district to ensure equal opportunities for athletes in both rural and urban areas.
Additionally, one ‘Khelo India Mini Centre’ will be established in each district and entrusted to a former champion athlete, ensuring that the next generation benefits from their experience and mentorship.
Strengthening sports infrastructure further, 21 new sports stadiums will be constructed in Kaithal, Jhajjar, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Kurukshetra, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, Yamunanagar, Sonipat, Fatehabad, and Palwal.
Under the ‘Mission Olympics 2036’ initiative, a scientific talent identification drive will be launched across the state to identify athletes at an early stage and provide them with high-level training.
The Chief Minister also announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex at Daulatabad will be upgraded into the state’s first international-standard para sports stadium, equipped with specialized infrastructure and training facilities tailored to the needs of Divyang (specially-abled) athletes.
Youth Empowerment: Focus on Skills, Employment and Entrepreneurship
The Chief Minister announced several ambitious initiatives under the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department.
To provide skill training in rural and remote areas, six Mobile Skill Labs will be established at a cost of ₹6 crore. These labs will offer training in EV maintenance, solar energy, electronics repair, and digital services.
For youth from Antyodaya families, the ‘Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme’ will be launched. Under this scheme, apprentices will receive an additional financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month over and above the existing stipend.
To promote women empowerment, the ‘Pink Cab Scheme’ will be introduced. Women will be provided driving training and interest-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh for purchasing electric vehicles, enabling them to move towards becoming ‘Lakhpati Didis.’
Students of government secondary schools will receive skill training from ITI instructors at nearby ITI campuses, promoting employment-oriented education from the school level itself.
In 2026–27, special skill development programmes will be launched for emerging industries such as Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. Under the Dual System of Training (DST) scheme, students will receive financial assistance of ₹2,000 per month.
At Shri Vishwakarma Skill University in Palwal, 3–4 month bridge courses will be introduced to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry-relevant skills. District topper students from every trade in all government and private ITIs will be provided free advanced training.
Under the PM SETU Scheme, one Hub-and-Spoke ITI Cluster each will be established in Sonipat and Kurukshetra at a cost of ₹241 crore. Additionally, five new youth hostels will be constructed in Karnal, Hisar, Rohtak, Gurugram, and Palwal at a cost of ₹50 crore.
Year-round special vocational guidance and career awareness programmes will be organized in educational institutions in rural areas. A modern ‘State Skill Faculty Training and Research Centre’ will also be established at a cost of approximately ₹50 crore.
To promote entrepreneurship among youth, three ‘State Entrepreneurship Development Institutes’ will be set up at a cost of ₹60 crore. Each institute will have the capacity to train 1,000 youth annually, with 30 percent of seats reserved for women.
Concrete Steps Towards Making Haryana the Hub of Sports
The Chief Minister said that this budget is not merely a financial provision but a roadmap to realize the dreams of Haryana’s youth. Through excellence in sports, proficiency in skills, and self-reliance in entrepreneurship, this budget will prove to be a milestone in making Haryana a leading state in the country.