Overview
Rewards provided to tribal and non-tribal athletes of Jharkhand for winning medals in recognized tournaments.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Under the Jharkhand Sports Policy: cash awards for medallists, direct/out-of-turn appointment for outstanding sportspersons, reservation in government jobs under the sports quota, sports hostels and residential academies (including the state's day-boarding centres), and support for national/international participation.
- Official website
- https://tourism.jharkhand.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Jharkhand
- ▸ Medalists in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or National Championships
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹2 Crore
- ✓ World Championship Gold: ₹20 Lakh
- ✓ National Championship Gold: ₹1 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
Apply through the official departmental portal or the District Sports Officer.
Official link
https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Apply through the official departmental portal or the District Sports Officer.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jharkhand give jobs to medallists?＋
Yes — the sports policy provides for appointment of outstanding sportspersons against the sports reservation, with grades based on the level of the medal won.
Where are the state academies?＋
Jharkhand runs residential sports academies and day-boarding centres (archery, athletics, football, hockey and others) in partnership with the state sports directorate and corporate partners.