The Khelo India Accredited Academy (KIAA) programme, implemented under the Khelo India Talent Development (KITD) vertical, is a strategic initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India to recognize, support, and strengthen high-quality sports academies across the country.Through a rigorous accreditation process, KIAA identifies capable academies and integrates them into the national high-performance ecosystem, enabling structured, coach-led athlete development aimed at international success.🎯 Purpose & VisionThe KIAA programme is designed to:Promote excellence in priority sports disciplinesBuild a system-driven, coach-led training environmentStrengthen India’s high-performance sports pipelinePrepare athletes for national and international podium successLeverage existing quality academies rather than duplicating infrastructureBy partnering with established academies, the programme accelerates elite athlete development across India.