Overview
Monthly pension for former international and national level sportspersons from Jharkhand living in financial hardship.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Monthly pension for former international and national medallist sportspersons of Jharkhand under the state sports policy, administered by the Department of Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs.
- Official website
- https://tourism.jharkhand.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Native of Jharkhand
- ▸ Age above 40 years
- ▸ Arjuna Awardees or Olympic/National participants
Benefits
- ✓ Monthly pension of ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 depending on achievement
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 to the Directorate of Sports, Jharkhand, with proof of age and achievements.
Official link
https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Apply to the Directorate of Sports, Jharkhand, with proof of age and achievements.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?＋
Domiciled sportspersons of Jharkhand who have won medals at recognised international or national championships and are no longer in active competition.