Overview
Provides lifetime monthly financial assistance to veteran athletes who have achieved medals at the international level.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Monthly pension for meritorious former sportspersons of Jammu & Kashmir who won medals at national and international championships, administered by the J&K Sports Council.
- Official website
- https://jksportscouncil.com ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Domicile of J&K UT
- ▸ Age 40 or above
- ▸ Medal in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games or World Championships
Benefits
- ✓ Monthly pension of ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 depending on medal
- ✓ One-time medical assistance in case of critical illness
- ✓ Reservation in government jobs for medalists
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
Application to the Secretary, J&K Sports Council.
Official link
https://jksportscouncil.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Application to the Secretary, J&K Sports Council.
Frequently asked questions
Who administers the pension?＋
The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council under the Department of Youth Services & Sports processes applications and releases the monthly pension.
What documents are needed?＋
Domicile certificate, medal/performance certificates attested by the recognised state or national association, age proof and a bank account statement.