Overview
Cash rewards and job incentives for sportspersons from Himachal Pradesh who excel at the international level.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Graded cash awards for Himachal athletes winning medals at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, National Games and National Championships, along with awards for their coaches.
- Official website
- https://himachal.nic.in/index.php?lang=1&dpt_id=15 ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
- ▸ Medal winners in Olympics, Paralympics, Asian, or Commonwealth Games
- ▸ Verified by the State Sports Department
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹2 Crore, Silver: ₹1 Crore, Bronze: ₹50 Lakh
- ✓ Asian Games Gold: ₹10 Lakh
- ✓ 3% reservation in all state government departments for sportspersons
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
Apply through the Director of Youth Services and Sports, Shimla
Official link
https://andhimachal.nic.in/sports ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Apply through the Director of Youth Services and Sports, Shimla
Frequently asked questions
Are coaches also rewarded?＋
Yes — the policy provides a proportionate cash award to the coach of the medal-winning athlete.
Which competitions count?＋
Only events conducted by the recognised international federation, Indian Olympic Association or the national federation concerned are counted.