Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons
The scheme aims to provide lifelong monthly financial assistance ranging from ₹4,000/- to ₹10,000/- in the form of a pension to former renowned sportspersons of Uttarakhand who are above 50 years of age and are financially weak.
About the Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of a pension to former renowned sportspersons of Uttarakhand who are above 50 years of age and are financially weak.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, financially weak former renowned sportspersons of the state are provided a lifelong monthly pension, with a minimum of ₹4,000/- and a maximum of ₹10,000/-.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should be an ex-sportsperson.
- The applicant must be above 50 years of age.
- The applicant should not be currently employed.
- The applicant’s monthly income from all private sources should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
- The applicant should be a former medalist or participant in:
- Olympic Games, World Cup/Championship
- Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
- Afro-Asian Games, SAF Games
- Para-Olympic/Special Olympic (Mental/Physical Disabilities)
- World Marathon (Disabled), International Veteran (Masters) Championships
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How to Apply for Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons
Application mode: Offline
- The Sports Directorate issues a notification inviting applications.
- Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Directorate along with certificates of participation and medals in relevant sports competitions, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and birth certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons scheme?
The scheme “Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of a pension to former renowned sportspersons of Uttarakhand who ar…
Who is eligible for Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons?
The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand. The applicant should be an ex-sportsperson. The applicant must be above 50 years of age. The applicant should not be currently employed. The applicant’s monthly income from all private sources should not exceed ₹20,000/-. The applicant should be a…
What benefits does Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons provide?
Under this scheme, financially weak former renowned sportspersons of the state are provided a lifelong monthly pension, with a minimum of ₹4,000/- and a maximum of ₹10,000/-. <br
How can I apply for Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons?
The Sports Directorate issues a notification inviting applications. Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Directorate along with certificates of participation and medals in relevant sports competitions, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, bank ac…
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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