Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Gujarat Launches Shaktidoot 2.0 Scheme, Rs 388 Crore Sports Infrastructure
Gujarat has made a new plan to help athletes called Shaktidoot 2.0.
Under this plan, the government will give sportspersons up to Rs 50 lakh in help, which is double the old amount.
Kids as young as nine years old can now apply, so young talent can be found early.
The plan is fair to everyone, including players who are deaf, blind, or differently-abled.
Expert judges will use a fair scoring system to choose players, and big competitions like the Olympics matter the most.
The government is also building sports complexes, libraries, and study halls worth more than Rs 388 crore.
At a big event, 799 talented players will receive special awards like the Eklavya Award.
Even players not in the main plan can get quick help if they perform really well during the year.
The launch will happen on Wednesday at Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat.
Gujarat's Shaktidoot 2.0 scheme raises maximum athlete financial assistance from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
The scheme provides equal opportunities and assistance to para, deaf, blind, and other differently-abled players.
The minimum age limit for applicants has been reduced from 12-20 years to above 9 years to identify grassroots talent.
A scientific point-based marking system with sports experts will prioritize competitions like the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will inaugurate sports complexes and libraries worth over Rs 388 crore and distribute awards to 799 players at Mahatma Mandir.
- Who
- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat state government, along with athletes and differently-abled players.
- What
- Launch of the Shaktidoot 2.0 sports scheme with increased financial aid, inauguration of sports infrastructure projects worth over Rs 388 crore, and distribution of awards to 799 players.
- When
- Wednesday, according to the government release.
- Where
- Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat.
- Why
- To boost athlete support, identify grassroots talent, ensure inclusive opportunities for differently-abled players, and improve sports infrastructure.
- Scheme
- Shaktidoot 2.0
- Maximum financial assistance
- Rs 50 lakh, raised from Rs 25 lakh
- Minimum applicant age
- Above 9 years, reduced from 12-20 years
- Infrastructure investment
- Over Rs 388 crore
- New facilities launched
- 18 sports complexes, 14 libraries, and 2 study halls
- Awards distributed
- Eklavya, Sardar Patel, and Jaideepsinhji Awards to 799 players
- Priority competitions
- Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games
- Launch venue
- Mahatma Mandir, Gujarat