Overview
A talent identification program targeting school children in rural districts for specialized training.
Key details
- Age
- School athletes, typically 8–14 years at entry
- Amount / benefit value
- Grassroots scheme of the Department of Youth Resources & Sports, Nagaland to identify and nurture young talent through district camps and sports hostels, providing coaching, kit and competition exposure.
- Official website
- https://yrs.nagaland.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Nagaland
- ▸ Under 14 years of age
Benefits
- ✓ Selection for state sports academies
- ✓ Monthly stipend of ₹500 for selected trainees
- ✓ Free sports kit and specialized coaching
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
Annual selection trials held at district headquarters.
Official link
https://dyrs.nagaland.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Annual selection trials held at district headquarters.