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.
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.
Official links
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:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status