The scheme “Cash Prize to Players and Their Coaches for Winning Medals in National and International Competitions” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize and honor players and their coaches from the state who have achieved remarkable success and won medals at the national and international level in the field of sports.

Benefits

Under this scheme, athletes who achieve significant success at the national and international levels, along with their coaches, are awarded cash prizes. There is a provision to award prize money ranging from a minimum of ₹10,000/- to a maximum of ₹2 crore.

Detailed information about the awards is available on the department’s website: https://sports.uk.gov.in.

Eligibility

Players and their coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved remarkable success at the national and international levels in the field of sports are eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Offline applications are invited twice a year by the Sports Directorate. Applications are accepted in the month of January for prize distribution of games held from 01 January to 30 June, and again in July for prize distribution of games held from 01 July to 31 December. The application form can be downloaded from the department’s website. The form must be accompanied by the athlete’s Aadhaar card, bank account number, passport-size photograph, medal details, residence certificate, and coach’s qualification documents. A declaration on a ₹10/- stamp paper is required from the coach. Sports certificates must be verified by the respective department (School Education, Higher Education, Youth Welfare, or Police) as applicable.

Documents Required

Document for Players:

• Aadhaar card of the Player
• Bank Account details
• Passport-size Photo
• Complete Details and Certificate of the Competition
• Permanent Residence Certificate of Uttarakhand

Document for Coaches:

• One year sports diploma or equivalent or 06 weeks certificate
• Certificate of training of the National Association
• Details on a stamp paper of ₹ 10/- certifying 180 days of training
• Bank Account Number and Aadhaar Card

Coaching Scheme for Divyang Students Details

The scheme “Coaching Scheme for Divyang Students” by NIEPVD Dehradun aims to empower students with benchmark disabilities for competitive exams like SSC, RRB, Banking, and UPSC. Benefits include coaching fees, transport/hostel, disability, and book allowances.

Eligibility

• Benchmark disability (40% or more) and valid certificate.
• Unique Disability ID (UDID) and Aadhaar number.
• Annual family income not exceeding ₹8,00,000/-.

Application Process

Online – via Google Form

Documents Required

• Disability Certificate and UDID
• Aadhaar number
• Graduation marksheets
• High School marksheet (Date of Birth proof)
• Family income certificate (Tehsildar rank)

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