Overview
Financial support and scholarship for the preservation and promotion of India's traditional and indigenous games.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Central assistance to state governments and Sports Federations for promotion of indigenous games (Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Silambam and Yogasana). Grants are project-based.
- Official website
- https://yas.nic.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Athletes practicing Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Silambam
- ▸ Demonstrated proficiency at state/national level indigenous meets
Benefits
- ✓ Scholarship of ₹10,000 per month for selected talented players
- ✓ Grants for organizing national level indigenous games competitions
- ✓ Funding for equipment and specialized training kits
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
Via the Khelo India Talent Identification process and Indigenous Sports Federations.
Official link
https://kheloindia.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Via the Khelo India Talent Identification process and Indigenous Sports Federations.