| 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]
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]
| 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] |