Overview
State government rewards for podium finishes in Olympics, Asian, and Commonwealth Games.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Cash incentives for Uttar Pradesh medal winners on graded scales for Olympic, Paralympic, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championship, National Games and National Championship medallists; coaches of medallists receive a proportionate award.
- Official website
- https://updsy.upsdc.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
- ▸ Participated and won a medal representing India
- ▸ Event must be recognized by IOA/International Federation
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹6 Crore, Silver: ₹4 Crore, Bronze: ₹2 Crore
- ✓ Asian Games Gold: ₹30 Lakh, Silver: ₹15 Lakh, Bronze: ₹10 Lakh
- ✓ Direct appointment to Gazetted posts for 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
Offline/Online through the Directorate of Sports, UP
Official link
http://upsports.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Offline/Online through the Directorate of Sports, UP
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required?＋
Result certificate from the recognised national federation, UP domicile certificate, Aadhaar and bank account details in the athlete's name.
Are para athletes covered?＋
Yes — para athletes are covered under the notified scales for their corresponding events.