Financial Assistance to Sportspersons to Pursue Sports Coaching Courses Conducted by SAI, NSNIS, Patiala as a Part of Skill Development Programme to Improve their Employability

About This Scheme

The Scheme “Financial Assistance to Sportspersons to Pursue Sports Coaching Courses Conducted by SAI, NSNIS, Patiala as a Part of Skill Development Programme to Improve their Employability” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to sportspersons of Odisha to help them become qualified coaches, by undertaking SAI, NSNIS coaching courses, so as to improve their employability.

Eligibility

1. The applicant belonging to the BPL or Non-BPL category both are eligible. 1. Sportspersons who have represented the Districts of Odisha, Odisha State, and its Universities in Sports & Games and who are found eligible to undergo the academic courses as laid down by SAI, NSNIS under its eligibility criteria only will be eligible under the scheme.

Benefits

Sportspersons who apply and get selected to undergo SAl, NSNIS conducted coaching courses will be provided financial assistance as follows:- 1. Sportspersons under the BPL category: 100% Course Fee plus an amount of ₹10,000/- for Diploma and long-term courses and ₹5,000/- for Six Weeks Certificate Courses to meet traveling and other miscellaneous expenses. 1. Sportspersons of Non-BPL category: 75% of the Course Fee plus an amount ₹5,000/- for Diploma and long-term courses and ₹2,500/- for Six Weeks Certificate Courses to meet traveling and other miscellaneous expenses.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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