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Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana

Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana, implemented by the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs in Jharkhand, offers financial assistance to sportspersons based on their performance in national and state-level competitions. Athletes can receive monthly monetary support, allowances for training, nutrition, and sports equipment, thereby promoting sports as a viable career option.

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: Sportsperson

Tags: Financial Assistance, Sportsperson, Career, Scholarship

Details

The "Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana" implemented by the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand aims to financially support athletes and encourage them to focus on sports as a livelihood. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to athletes based on their performance in recognized national and state-level competitions.

Benefits

  • Monetary Assistance Based on Performance National championship winners:
  • First, Second, and Third Place: ₹6,000per month
  • Fourth to Eighth Place: ₹4,000per month. State-level winners qualifying for national championships:
  • First to Third Place: ₹3,000per month. National record-equivalent performances:
  • ₹4,000per month. Recognition for National Representation
  • Athletes representing Jharkhand after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from other states or organizations may receive an allowance equal to their existing honorarium/salary. Additional Support
  • Financial aid can be used for training, nutrition, and purchasing sports equipment

Monetary Assistance Based on Performance

National championship winners:

  • First, Second, and Third Place: ₹6,000 per month.
  • Fourth to Eighth Place: ₹4,000 per month.

State-level winners qualifying for national championships:

  • First to Third Place: ₹3,000 per month.

National record-equivalent performances:

  • ₹4,000 per month.

Recognition for National Representation

  • Athletes representing Jharkhand after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from other states or organizations may receive an allowance equal to their existing honorarium/salary.

Additional Support

  • Financial aid can be used for training, nutrition, and purchasing sports equipment.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
  2. The applicant should be a sportsperson.
  3. Scholarships are awarded based on performance in the previous year's recognized national or state-level sports competitions.
  4. The applicant must not receive any other scholarship or benefits under any other sports scheme, such as free diet, accommodation, or stipend.


NOTE: If the applicant is already receiving such benefits, they must forfeit them before applying for this scholarship.

Exclusions

  • The applicant availing any other sports-related stipend, scholarship, or honorarium are not eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Visit the Official Website

  • Go to the official website Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs.

Download Application Form

  • Navigate to the "Notice" section, select "Khel Vritika (Sports Scholarship)," and download the application form.- Fill Out the Form (details such as personal information, competition performance, and bank details).

Attach Documents

  • Attach all required documents as listed above. Ensure proper attestation wherever needed.

Submit the Application

  • Submit the completed form and attached documents to the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs or the Jharkhand State Sports Authority.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status