Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana

About This Scheme

The "Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana" implemented by the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand aims to financially support athletes and encourage them to focus on sports as a livelihood. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to athletes based on their performance in recognized national and state-level competitions.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand. 1. The applicant should be a sportsperson. 1. Scholarships are awarded based on performance in the previous year's recognized national or state-level sports competitions. 1. The applicant must not receive any other scholarship or benefits under any other sports scheme, such as free diet, accommodation, or stipend. NOTE: If the applicant is already receiving such benefits, they must forfeit them before applying for this scholarship.

Benefits

> *Monetary Assistance Based on Performance* National championship winners: - First, Second, and Third Place: ₹6,000 per month. - Fourth to Eighth Place: ₹4,000 per month. State-level winners qualifying for national championships: - First to Third Place: ₹3,000 per month. National record-equivalent performances: - ₹4,000 per month. *Recognition for National Representation* - Athletes representing Jharkhand after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from other states or organizations may receive an allowance equal to their existing honorarium/salary. *Additional Support* - Financial aid can be used for training, nutrition, and purchasing sports equipment.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.