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Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships, under a scheme for the welfare of sports person of the state.

Sportsperson
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Uttar Pradesh
Category
Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline

About the Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP Scheme

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships, under a scheme for the welfare of sports person of the state. Financial assistance is provided to such old sports persons who had brought glory to the name of the state in their youth with their sports performance.

Benefits

The following financial assistance will be provided under the scheme:

  • State-level sports persons who have represented the official team of the state: ₹2,000/- per month - National level sports persons who have represented the official national team: ₹3,000/- per month - International level sports persons who were members of the official national team and represented the country in the Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian games, and World Cup tournaments: ₹5,000/- per month - The sports persons awarded with the Arjun award, Dronacharya award, and Khel Ratna award or the sports persons awarded with Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan based on their achievements in the sports field: ₹20,000/- per month

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The sportsperson should be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. The sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships and whose monthly income from all sources is not more than ₹10,000/- are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP

Application mode: Offline

Step 01: To avail of the benefit of this scheme, the applicant can download the application form from the official website of the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.

Step 03: The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents has to be submitted to the respective sports officer of the concerned district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP scheme?

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships, under a scheme for the welfare of sports person of the…

Who is eligible for Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP?

The sportsperson should be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh. The sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships and whose monthly income from all sources is not more than ₹10,000/- are eligible to apply under the scheme.

What benefits does Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP provide?

The following financial assistance will be provided under the scheme: State-level sports persons who have represented the official team of the state: ₹2,000/- per month - National level sports persons who have represented the official national team: ₹3,000/- per month - International level sports p…

How can I apply for Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP?

Step 01: To avail of the benefit of this scheme, the applicant can download the application form from the official website of the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely. Step 03: The duly filled application form al…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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