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Department of Youth Services and Sports, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Sports Incentive Scheme

Cash rewards and job incentives for sportspersons from Himachal Pradesh who excel at the international level. Update, October 2026: Cash awards are paid under the Himachal Pradesh Sports Council Cash Award Rules, 2024. For the 2026 Asian Games the state announced about ₹5.33 crore for its medal winners on 28 September 2026; four Himachal players in India's gold-winning women's kabaddi squad were to receive ₹33.33 lakh each, with the team award shared in proportion to participation. On 5 October 2026 the Chief Minister announced a larger award of at least ₹1 crore each, plus government jobs, for three of those players, and ₹1 crore for cricketer Renuka Thakur; this was a special announcement, not a change to the rules. The state says 99 sportspersons have been given jobs under its 3% sports quota. The rules themselves were not opened; these details come from PTI reports.

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Last updated: 1 Aug 2026· Source: Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of Himachal Pradesh — cash award policy
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This entry describes the scheme as run by Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of Himachal Pradesh — cash award policy, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

Cash rewards and job incentives for sportspersons from Himachal Pradesh who excel at the international level. Update, October 2026: Cash awards are paid under the Himachal Pradesh Sports Council Cash Award Rules, 2024. For the 2026 Asian Games the state announced about ₹5.33 crore for its medal winners on 28 September 2026; four Himachal players in India's gold-winning women's kabaddi squad were to receive ₹33.33 lakh each, with the team award shared in proportion to participation. On 5 October 2026 the Chief Minister announced a larger award of at least ₹1 crore each, plus government jobs, for three of those players, and ₹1 crore for cricketer Renuka Thakur; this was a special announcement, not a change to the rules. The state says 99 sportspersons have been given jobs under its 3% sports quota. The rules themselves were not opened; these details come from PTI reports.

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 ↗

Note: Updated October 2026 from PTI reports; the Cash Award Rules 2024 were not opened.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

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://himachal.nic.in/yss/Content/MenuContent?qs=DTWr7vJt8mOEfusdPp/Wsw%3D%3D ↗
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.