The Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme was launched recently.
The scheme is aimed at school children in the age group of nine to 18 years.
It will also focus on using sports as a tool for healthy life and primarily keep youngsters away from drugs and gadgetry distractions.
Fifty thousand applicants were being assessed in the first phase across 10 sports disciplines, including athletics, boxing, wrestling, hockey, football, and wrestling.