Who can apply for Mission Excellence (Delhi)?

Ranked in the top 8 nationally in an individual sport; Native of Delhi; Represented Delhi at a national tournament within the last 2 years; Enrolled at a Delhi school for at least 2 years

What are the benefits of Mission Excellence (Delhi)?

Assistance up to ₹16 lakh for food, nutrition, equipment, training, travel and medical treatment; Medical insurance cover of ₹10 lakh; Accidental cover of ₹10 lakh

Mission Excellence (Delhi) — Government scheme

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Last updated: 1 Aug 2026· Source: Directorate of Education (Sports Branch), Govt. of NCT of Delhi — 'Mission Excellence' scheme circular

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Overview

Delhi government financial assistance for established national-level athletes, covering food and nutrition, equipment, training, travel and medical treatment, with insurance and accidental cover.

Key details

Amount / benefit value: Financial assistance under Delhi's 'Mission Excellence' to top-level Delhi sportspersons for training and coaching towards international competition; selection requires a top-8 national ranking/position in the athlete's sport and age category as maintained by the recognised national federation.
Official guidelines PDF: 📄 Download PDF ↗
Official website: https://www.edudel.nic.in ↗

Note: Published earlier under the invented name 'Play for India', which is not a Delhi scheme. The notified scheme is 'Mission Excellence'; the school-level scheme is Play & Progress.

Eligibility

▸ Ranked in the top 8 nationally in an individual sport
▸ Native of Delhi
▸ Represented Delhi at a national tournament within the last 2 years
▸ Enrolled at a Delhi school for at least 2 years

Benefits

✓ Assistance up to ₹16 lakh for food, nutrition, equipment, training, travel and medical treatment
✓ Medical insurance cover of ₹10 lakh
✓ Accidental cover of ₹10 lakh

Documents required

▪ Aadhaar card
▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
▪ Domicile / residence proof
▪ Recent passport-size photograph
▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
▪ Medical fitness certificate

Application process

Online through the Delhi Government Education portal (Edudel).

Official link

https://www.edudel.nic.in ↗

Application referrals

—visitors referred

Apply via: Online through the Delhi Government Education portal (Edudel).

Frequently asked questions

What is the selection cut-off date?＋

Rankings are counted as on 31 March of the previous financial year, in the athlete's age category, as maintained by the respective national sports federation.

Is this the same as Play & Progress?＋

No. Play & Progress supports upcoming school-level athletes; Mission Excellence supports top-level sportspersons preparing for international events.