New Delhi [India], Jan 31: Part of the ‘Khelo’ India National Programme for Development of Sports, KISG(Khelo India School Games)  is an annual competition with the objective of creating inspirational value amongst young budding players in the country and to create a platform for talent identification. The first KISG is being organized for the Under-17 age bracket and will be held at various venues across Delhi in 16 disciplines from January 31 to February 8. The estimated budget of Khelo India School Games is approximately Rs 35 crore

From this, the brightest 1000 youngsters the competition will get scholarships worth Rs. 5 lakh each per year for a period of eight years, the sports ministry has accounted, and every year, new athletes will be added under this scheme. The government is hopeful that KISG will act as a starting point towards identifying India's medalists at future Olympic Games. The nine-day competition will see the young and promising athletes vying for 199 gold, 199 silver and 275 bronze medals on offer to the deserving candidates.

On the first day of the competition, the event will feature six medal rounds, all of which will be held in the morning session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The six finals apart, there will be the heats for the 100m, which will feature the teen sprint sensation Nisar Ahmed from the host state Delhi. Nisar, the current national champion, is likely to face a stiff challenge from his teammate Badal Shaukeen.