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Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons

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The Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium
Popularity High
Verification Jan 2026

πŸ“ Overview & Benefits

Under this scheme, financially weak former renowned sportspersons of the state are provided a lifelong monthly pension, with a minimum of β‚Ή4,000/- and a maximum of β‚Ή10,000/-.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand.

The applicant should be an ex-sportsperson.

The applicant must be above 50 years of age.

The applicant should not be currently employed.

The applicant’s monthly income from all private sources should not exceed β‚Ή20,000/-.

The applicant should be a former medalist or participant in:

Olympic Games, World Cup/Championship

Asian Games, Commonwealth Games

Afro-Asian Games, SAF Games

Para-Olympic/Special Olympic (Mental/Physical Disabilities)

World Marathon (Disabled), International Veteran (Masters) Championships

πŸš€ Application Process

Offline

The Sports Directorate issues a notification inviting applications.

Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Directorate along with certificates of participation and medals in relevant sports competitions, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and birth certificate.

πŸ“„ Documents Required

Participation/Medal Certificates

Permanent Residence Certificate

Income Certificate

Aadhaar Card

Bank Account Details

Birth Certificate

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πŸ’‘ Editor's Tip

Before applying for Financial Assistance/Pension..., ensure you have your Aadhar card and bank details ready. Most rejections happen due to mismatched documents.

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  • Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
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