Overview
Provides monthly financial relief to veteran athletes who have brought glory to the state but are in financial distress.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Monthly pension for outstanding former sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh who won medals at international or specified national level and are no longer in active competition, on the scale notified by the Directorate of Sports.
- Official website
- https://updsy.upsdc.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
- ▸ Age 60 years or above
- ▸ National/International level participation
- ▸ Income not exceeding the poverty line
Benefits
- ✓ Monthly pension of ₹4,000
- ✓ One-time medical grant in case of serious illness up to ₹50,000
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
Application to the Regional Sports Officer.
Official link
http://upsports.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Application to the Regional Sports Officer.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply?＋
Applications go to the Directorate of Sports through the regional sports officer with attested achievement records and an age/retirement declaration.