Overview
A fund created to assist outstanding sportspersons in dire financial need, medical crisis, or to support training and equipment for those living in poverty.
Eligibility
- ▸ Sportspersons living in indigent circumstances
- ▸ Family income from all sources must be less than ₹4 lakh per annum
- ▸ Must have represented the country at national or international level
Benefits
- ✓ Lump sum ex-gratia assistance up to ₹5 lakh for medical treatment
- ✓ Financial assistance up to ₹2.5 lakh for injuries sustained during training
- ✓ Monthly pension of ₹5,000 for retired sportspersons in indigent circumstances
- ✓ Assistance up to ₹2 lakh for purchase of sports equipment/training
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
Applicants can apply online through the MYAS portal or through their respective National Sports Federations.
Official link
https://yas.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Applicants can apply online through the MYAS portal or through their respective National Sports Federations.