Overview
A policy to provide substantial financial rewards to athletes from Manipur to maintain its status as the 'Sports Powerhouse' of India.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Cash awards notified by the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports, Manipur for medal winners at Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth, World Championship, National Games and National Championship level, with graded amounts by event tier and medal colour. Coaches of medal winners are also eligible for an award.
- Official website
- https://yas.mn.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Permanent resident of Manipur
- ▸ Medal winners in Olympics, World Cups, Asian Games, or Commonwealth Games
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹1.2 Crore
- ✓ Olympic Silver: ₹75 Lakh
- ✓ Olympic Bronze: ₹50 Lakh
- ✓ Direct recruitment to State Grade-I jobs for elite 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
Submission of achievement certificates to the Director, Youth Affairs & Sports, Manipur.
Official link
https://yasmanipur.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Submission of achievement certificates to the Director, Youth Affairs & Sports, Manipur.
Frequently asked questions
How do I claim the cash award?＋
Apply to the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports, Manipur with your domicile certificate, the result sheet/certificate issued by the recognised federation and a bank account in your own name.
Are team-event medallists covered?＋
Yes — team medallists receive the notified amount per eligible member of the medal-winning squad.