SikkimSports & Culture

Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons

About This Scheme

The Incentive Awards in the form of Cash assistance to Meritorious Sports Persons of Sikkim constitute a Government policy aimed at encouraging the youth to pave their future by engaging themselves in any sports. The scheme seeks to promote all-round development physically, socially, mentally and emotionally, thereby, contributing to the overall wellbeing of citizens in general. The award has been introduced with a view to encourage and motivate sportspersons in their pursuit of excellence. The scheme applies for sub-junior/cadet, junior and senior level of sports competitions with equal quantum of awards for both men & women. However, the achievement in an unauthorized or invitational tournament will not be considered under this scheme. Only tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation at the zonal, national and international levels will be eligible. The disbursement of the cash award under this scheme is organized annually. Eligibility is restricted to sports persons who are Bonafide domiciles of Sikkim.

Eligibility

1. Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc. 2. Eligible for Zonal Level Competitions and above. 3. Bonafede/possessing domicile of Sikkim State 4. Tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation. 5. Both Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines 6. Achievement in Veteran tournaments is not included in this scheme.

Benefits

1. Recognition and motivation 2. Financial Support 3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group 4. Promotion of Sports culture 5. Holistic development of individual

How to Apply

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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.