JSECASP

Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players

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The Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players recognizes and rewards athletes from Jharkhand for their outstanding performances in national and international competitions, as outlined in the Jharkhand Sports Policy, 2022. Athletes who secure medals or participate in recognized events are eligible for substantial cash awards, which vary based on the level of competition. For instance, gold medalists at the Summer/Winter Olympic Games can receive up to ₹5,00,00,000, while participants in other prestigious events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games are also awarded significant amounts. The scheme not only honors medalists but also acknowledges record-setting athletes with additional cash incentives. To apply, athletes must submit their applications through the District Sports Officer, providing necessary documentation such as residency proof and medal certificates. This initiative aims to promote sports excellence and encourage athletes to achieve greater heights in their respective sports.

State Cash

States / UT: Jharkhand

Nodal department: Department of Sports & Youth Affairs

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Sports

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Financial Assistance, Award, Sportsperson, Athletes

Details

The “Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide cash awards to athletes for exceptional achievements in national and international competitions, as per the Jharkhand Sports Policy, 2022. Encourages sports participation and enhances Jharkhand's reputation nationally and internationally.

Benefits

  • Cash Awards for Medal S. NoCompetitionGoldSilverBronzePartnership1Summer/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

Cash Awards for Medal


S. NoCompetitionGoldSilverBronzePartnership1Summer/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.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a sportsperson.
  2. The Athletes must represent Jharkhand in competitions recognized by national/international Olympic committees.
  3. The Athletes must have secured a medal or participated in such competitions.
  4. The record-setting athletes are eligible for additional cash incentives.
  5. Awards for one competition are based on the highest achievement if multiple medals are won.

How useful is this scheme?

Public benefit analysis

A practical look at this scheme for citizens

AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.

6.6
/ 10
Public Benefit Score
Accessibility 6.0/10 Moderate
Rural usefulness 7.0/10 Good
Application complexity 5.0/10 Moderate
Financial impact 9.5/10 Good
Literacy barrier 4.0/10 Moderate
Women inclusivity 5.0/10 Moderate
Awareness 4.5/10 Moderate
Implementation reliability 7.0/10 Good
Bigger shape means a better fit for citizens
  • Accessibility6.0
  • Financial impact9.5
  • Rural utility7.0
  • Awareness4.5
  • Simplicity5.0
  • Inclusivity5.0

What problem does this scheme solve?

The scheme provides significant financial rewards to athletes from Jharkhand, promoting sports excellence.

Key challenges addressed

  • Encourages sports participation
  • Provides financial support to athletes

Most beneficial for

  • Athletes representing Jharkhand
  • Medal winners in recognized competitions

Likely challenges

  • Complex application process for first-time applicants
  • Limited awareness among rural athletes

Practical insights for citizens

Practical for athletes but may be challenging for first-time applicants

Rural challenges

  • Limited access to information
  • Potential lack of support in application process

Implementation bottlenecks

  • Verification delays by local authorities

Awareness challenges

  • Low awareness in rural areas about the scheme

Application analysis

Application mode
Offline office
Documents burden
Moderate, requires residency proof and medal certificates
Verification complexity
Moderate, involves District Sports Officer
Office dependency
High, requires submission to local authority
CSC support
Limited
Estimated citizen effort
Moderate effort required to gather documents and submit application

Estimated beneficiary reach

  • Rural / urban reach Moderate
  • Gender reach Moderate

Benefit analysis

Benefit type
Cash
Benefit frequency
One-time per achievement
Benefit practicality
High, substantial amounts for medal winners
Financial meaningfulness
High, significant financial rewards for achievements
Long-term impact
Positive, encourages sustained participation in sports

Plain-language guidance

This scheme rewards Jharkhand athletes with cash for winning medals in competitions. To apply, athletes need to submit their application to the District Sports Officer.

Who should apply
Athletes from Jharkhand who have won medals or participated in recognized competitions.
Who may struggle
First-time applicants and those with limited access to information.
Best application route
Apply directly at the District Sports Office with required documents.

This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.

Application Process

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).


Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Athletes representing Jharkhand in recognized national/international competitions are eligible.

Are team event participants eligible for awards?

Yes, team members receive equivalent cash awards per person.

What is the maximum cash award for exceptional achievements?

Up to ₹10,00,000, subject to the Chief Minister's approval.

What incentives are available for breaking records?

World Record: ₹5,00,000, Asian Record: ₹3,00,000, National Record: ₹2,00,000.

Can an athlete receive multiple awards for one competition?

Only the highest achievement is considered for the award.

What is the application process?

Applications must be submitted through the District Sports Officer using the prescribed form.

What documents are needed for the application?

Residency proof, medal/participation certificate, and filled application form are required.

Where can I obtain the application form?

The form can be downloaded online or collected from the District Sports Office.

Who verifies the application?

The District Sports Officer verifies the application before submission to the award committee.

Can I apply if I participated but didn’t win a medal?

Yes, participants in recognized events are eligible.

Where can I get more information?

Contact the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs or the District Sports Office for assistance.

References

Guidelines
https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in/notice_docs/2fab3f58Sankalp%20Cash%20Award%20REVISED.pdf
Official Website
https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in/Home.aspx

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Sports & Culture, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
Who can apply for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Eligibility for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
What benefits are offered under Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Benefits under Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
Which department manages Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players is managed by Department of Sports & Youth Affairs and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
Can users apply online for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
Where can users apply for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Applications for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
What documents may be required for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
Is Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players available in all states?
No, Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players is primarily available for eligible residents of Jharkhand and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
Can residents outside Jharkhand apply for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Eligibility for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players is generally limited to residents of Jharkhand unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
Can CSC centres help users apply for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
How can users check the latest updates for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
Can beneficiaries track application status for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players?
Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
Where can users get help for Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players in Jharkhand?
Users in Jharkhand may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
Which nearby public services may help with Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players applications?
Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.