Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Program
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
A nationwide program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that scouts sporting talent among school children aged 9 to 18 at notified Talent Assessment Centres.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Assessments planned throughout the year
Eligibility
Aimed at school children aged 9 to 18.
- Age range
- 9 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- School children
See if your child qualifies.
Benefits
- Sporting talent assessed at a notified Talent Assessment Centre
- Selection method based on Information Technology and data analytics
- A talent pool that feeds state and national sports schemes
How to apply
- 1Register through the MyBharat portal, which the ministry encourages
- 2Attend the assessment at a notified Talent Assessment Centre
About this opportunity
Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) is a nationwide program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is aimed at school children aged 9 to 18, and talent is identified through notified Talent Assessment Centres.
The program has two objectives: to find talent in every part of the country, and to use sports to curb addiction to drugs and gadget distractions.
Selection uses a methodology based on Information Technology. Data analytics based on artificial intelligence predict the sporting acumen of an aspiring athlete.
The first phase assessed athletes in 11 disciplines: archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, football, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling. The ministry encourages children to register through the MyBharat portal.
What your child will do
- Assessment at a notified Talent Assessment Centre
- Evaluation with data analytics based on artificial intelligence
- Registration through the MyBharat portal, which the ministry encourages
Frequently asked questions
Who is KIRTI for?
School children between 9 and 18 years.
How does a child register?
The ministry encourages children to register through the MyBharat portal.
Where is the assessment held?
At notified Talent Assessment Centres.
Which sports did the first phase cover?
Eleven: archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, football, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling.
How are children selected?
The selection method is based on Information Technology. Data analytics based on artificial intelligence predict an aspiring athlete's sporting acumen.
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