Overview
The scheme provides financial assistance and equipment to traditional Akharas to modernize training for Indian wrestlers.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Central assistance to akharas for training equipment, mats, coaches, diet support and basic facilities to preserve traditional Indian wrestling and indigenous combat training. Grants are project-based and routed through SAI / state sports departments.
- Official website
- https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/sai_new/national-sports ↗
Note: Support is now aligned with the Khelo India indigenous games vertical; apply through the state sports department or SAI regional centre.
Eligibility
- ▸ Akhara must have a minimum of 20 active wrestlers
- ▸ Availability of adequate space for mats or mud pits
- ▸ Registered as a sports body or under a trust
Benefits
- ✓ One-time grant for wrestling mats and gym equipment
- ✓ Provision of a trained coach if available
- ✓ Financial assistance up to ₹5,00,000 for equipment
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
Traditional Akharas apply through the SAI Regional Centre with details of trainees and infrastructure.
Official link
https://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Traditional Akharas apply through the SAI Regional Centre with details of trainees and infrastructure.