Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons

What is 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.

Benefit

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/-.

Level

State — Uttarakhand

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Sports

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant should be an ex-sportsperson. 1. The applicant must be above 50 years of age. 1. The applicant should not be currently employed. 1. The applicant’s monthly income from all private sources should not exceed ₹20,000/-. 1. The appli

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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/-.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   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.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.