Khel Mahakumbh

The scheme "Khel Mahakumbh" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote sports culture and identify grassroots talent through cash prizes and structured competitions, benefiting all individuals and students across Gujarat.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Sports

Target beneficiaries: Sportsperson, Individual

Tags: Sports, Cash Prize, Sports Talent, Competition

Details

Launched in 2010, the scheme "Khel Mahakumbh" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to foster sportsmanship, encourage mass participation in sporting events, and recognize talent across all age groups through free sports services, structured competitions, and significant monetary rewards. The scheme has witnessed continuous growth in participation since its inception and provides opportunities for outstanding performers to benefit from further sports training and development schemes under the Sports Authority of Gujarat. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.



Benefits

  • - Financial Assistance: Winners of competitions receive cash prizes worth ₹45,00,00,000/- in total
  • Financial Assistance: Winners of competitions receive cash prizes worth ₹45,00,00,000/- in total.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a native of Gujarat or should have been studying, residing, working, or doing business in Gujarat for the past 2 years.
  • Students must participate from the taluka/district where their school or college is located.
  • Employees transferred from other states are eligible if their transfer to the district occurred at least 6 months before the date of registration.

Note: The applicant can register for a maximum of 2 sports only.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Participation Flow:

  • School/college students to register via their respective institutions.
  • Non-students can register via the District Sports Training Center.
  • After registration, players participate at various levels, starting from school/village level progressing up to state level.

Website for Registration & Details: https://khelmahakumbh.gujarat.gov.in

Contact Us:

Director General, Sports Authority of Gujarat

Sports,Youth & Cultural Activities Department

Block No 14, 3rd Floor Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10, Gandhinagar

079-232 54791

Toll Free No.: 1800 274 6151


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)

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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