| Department overview | |
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| Formed | January 9, 2024 |
| Preceding Department |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Bihar |
| Headquarters | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Annual budget | ₹568 crore (2025–26)[1] |
| Minister responsible |
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| Department executive |
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| Parent department | Government of Bihar |
| Website | Department of Sports, Bihar |
The Department of Sports, Government of Bihar is a state government department responsible for the promotion of sports, physical fitness, and athlete development in the Indian state of Bihar. It was established on 9 January 2024, following its separation from the Department of Art, Culture and Youth[2][3]
Budget[edit | edit source]
In the 2025–26 budget, the department was allocated ₹568 crore. Of this, about ₹373 crore was earmarked for stadiums and sports infrastructure, while ₹195 crore was directed towards sports development and activities.[1]
Statistics[edit | edit source]
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes at 2025 Khelo India Youth Games | ~8,500 | From 36 states/UTs, hosted in Bihar |
| Bihar medal tally at KIYG 2025 | 36 medals (7 gold) | Bihar ranked 14th[4] |
| Sports clubs in Bihar | ~991 | Registered across the state |
| State sports associations | ~78 | Covering various disciplines |
| Awards and honours distributed | 644 (2024–25) | Including 615 athletes, 21 coaches, 4 associations, 4 officials. Prize money ~₹7.5 crore.[5] |
Initiatives[edit | edit source]
- Construction of block-level stadiums (252 announced).[1]
- Development of sports complexes in Jamui and Kaimur districts.[2]
- Khel Pratibha Khoj Pratiyogita – a school-level talent hunt programme.[1]
- Safety and facility upgrades in district sports buildings worth ₹10.26 crore.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Bihar NDA connects to youths via sports route". Hindustan Times. 8 June 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About Us". Department of Sports, Government of Bihar. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "बिहार में बन गया खेल विभाग, काम का हुआ बंटवारा, पहले प्रधान सचिव बने बी राजेंदर". www.livehindustan.com (in हिन्दी). 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ↑ "Bihar emerges as model sports state with record medal haul at Khelo India Games". Jabalpur Today. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Bihar government boosts sports with increased awards, honours over 600 athletes and coaches". Patna Press. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ↑ "Bihar's ₹10.26 crore boost for sports buildings in 38 districts". Bihar Say. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.