Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players
Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme for Athletes
The “Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players” is a transformative initiative designed to reward athletes for their outstanding performances in national and international sporting events. Under the auspices of the Jharkhand Sports Policy of 2022, this scheme emphasizes the importance of sports and aims to uplift the state’s stature in the realm of athletics.
Overview of the Scheme
Introduced by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme recognizes and incentivizes athletes for their remarkable achievements. By providing substantial cash awards, the scheme not only motivates players to excel in their respective sports but also fosters greater participation in athletics across the state. This initiative is pivotal in enhancing Jharkhand’s reputation on both national and international platforms.
Cash Award Benefits
The scheme outlines significant cash rewards based on the type of competition and the medal secured by the athlete. Below is a detailed breakdown of the awards:
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer/Winter Olympic Games | ₹5,00,00,000/- | ₹3,00,00,000/- | ₹2,00,00,000/- | ₹7,00,000/- |
| Paralympic Games | ₹25,00,000/- | ₹15,00,000/- | ₹10,00,000/- | ₹1,50,000/- |
| Youth Olympic Games | ₹25,00,000/- | ₹15,00,000/- | ₹10,00,000/- | ₹1,50,000/- |
| World Cup/World Championship Senior (every 4 years) | ₹50,00,000/- | ₹35,00,000/- | ₹15,00,000/- | ₹2,00,000/- |
| World University Games/Championships | ₹7,00,000/- | ₹5,00,000/- | ₹3,00,000/- | – |
| Special Olympics (International) Disability Sports Competition | ₹7,00,000/- | ₹5,00,000/- | ₹3,00,000/- | ₹50,000/- |
| Maximum Cash Award for Exceptional Achievements | Up to ₹10,00,000/- (subject to Chief Minister’s approval) | – | ||
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the cash awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a recognized sportsperson.
- Athletes should represent Jharkhand in competitions endorsed by national or international Olympic committees.
- Medal winners or those who have participated in recognized competitions are eligible.
- Athletes who set new records are entitled to additional cash incentives.
- In case of multiple medals in one competition, only the highest achievement will be awarded.
Application Procedure
Applicants can apply offline by following these steps:
- Step 1: Download the application form from the official website.
- Step 2: Complete the application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled, and attach relevant documents (self-attested if necessary).
- Step 3: Submit the filled application form along with the documents to the District Sports Officer.
- Step 4: Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority to whom the application is submitted, ensuring it contains essential details such as the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Information Source
For more details, visit the official website: myScheme.gov.in.
Benefits
Cash Awards for Medal
S. NoCompetitionGoldSilverBronzePartnership
1Summer/Winter Olympic Games₹5,00,00,000/-₹3,00,00,000/-₹2,00,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-
2Paralympic Games₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-
3Youth Olympic Games₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-
4World Cup/World Championship Senior (every 4 years)₹50,00,000/-₹35,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-
World Cup/World Championship Junior (every 4 years)₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-
World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior (every 4 years)₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹50,000/-
5World Cup/World Championship Senior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-
World Cup/World Championship Junior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-
World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/-
6Asia Cup₹15,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-
7Asian Games₹40,00,000/-₹25,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-
8Commonwealth Games (Every 4 years)₹40,00,000/-₹25,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-
9Intercontinental Championship₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹40,000/-
10Asian Championships/Commonwealth Championships Senior₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/-
Asian Championships/Commonwealth Championships Junior
₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-₹50,000/-
11World University Games/Championships₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/--
12Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Senior₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/--
Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Junior₹50,000/-₹35,000/-₹15,000/--
Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Sub-junior₹25,000/-₹15,000/-₹10,000/--
13SAF Games Senior ₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-₹1,00,000/--
SAF Games Junior
₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--
14International Veteran Championships₹50,000/-₹30,000/-₹20,000/--
15World Marathon₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--
16National Games₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/--
17National Championships/ Inter Zone Senior₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--
National Championships/ Inter Zone Junior₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹60,000/--
National Championships/ Inter Zone Sub-junior₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--
18All India Inter University Competition/ Championship₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/--
19National School Competition₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--
20Khelo India Games₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--
21Special Olympics (International) Disability Sports Competition₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/-
22World Marathon Divyang Games Competition₹2,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹50,000/-
23Asian/ Commonwealth Disabled Sports Competition₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--
24Special Olympics (National) Divyang Sports Competition₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/--
Special awards for breaking records a new world record, a new Asian record, and a new national record in individual events:
World Record: ₹5,00,000/-
Asian Record: ₹3,00,000/-
National Record: ₹2,00,000/-
Maximum Cash Award for Exceptional Achievements:
Up to ₹10,00,000/- subject to the Chief Minister's approval.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form
from the official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sports Officer.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players |
| Short Title | JSECASP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Jharkhand |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 8 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | PwD |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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