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Khel Pratibha Puraskar

Khel Pratibha Puraskar recognizes and encourages sportspersons in Gujarat by awarding cash prizes ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹5,00,00,000 to individuals who have won medals at national or international levels. This initiative by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department aims to support athletes representing Gujarat in various sporting events.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Sports

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Sports Awards, Cash Prize, Athlete

Details

The scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to financially support and honour sportspersons from Gujarat who have earned medals at national and international levels by awarding them cash prizes between ₹10,000/- and ₹5,00,00,000/- depending on the level and nature of their sporting achievement. The scheme intends to inspire athletic excellence and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Gujarat’s athletes on prestigious platforms.

Benefits

- Cash Prize: An amount ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,00,000/-

Cash Prize: An amount ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,00,000/-.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a sportsperson.
The applicant should have won a medal at a national or international level.
The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat or should be representing Gujarat officially in the sporting event.

Exclusions

Application Process

Online

Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button on the upper-right side of the page.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details as per the form and submit it.
Application Process:
Step 1: After registration, check your registered email for login credentials.
Step 2: Select “Player” as the user type and log in using the credentials received.
Step 3: Click on the concerned scheme name and proceed with the application.

Clarifications

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

What is the main objective of the scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar”?: The main objective of the scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” is to honour and financially encourage sportspersons from Gujarat who have demonstrated exceptional performance by winning medals at national or international sporting events, thereby motivating them to continue their sporting journey and represent the state with pride.
Which government body is responsible for launching the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: The scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” has been launched by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department under the Government of Gujarat, with the intent to promote sporting excellence among youth by rewarding significant athletic achievements.
What types of benefits are offered under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: Under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme, eligible sportspersons are offered a one-time cash prize ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹5,00,00,000 depending on the level and category of sporting achievement, with the purpose of recognising their contribution and promoting athletic excellence.
Who is eligible to apply for the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: Any sportsperson who is a resident of Gujarat or has represented the state and has won a medal in a national or international level sports competition is eligible to apply for the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme, irrespective of their caste, gender, income, profession, or educational background.
Is there any income limit specified for eligibility under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: There is no income limit applicable under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme, meaning that the applicant’s individual or family income is not a consideration during the eligibility evaluation.
Is the scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” open to athletes of all sports disciplines?: Yes, the scheme “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” is open to athletes from all recognized sports disciplines, provided that their achievements are verified and fall within the eligible categories of national or international level competitions.
What is the process of applying for the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: The official website where eligible sportspersons can register and apply for the "International Financial Assistance" scheme is: [https://sportsauthority.gujarat.gov.in](https://sportsauthority.gujarat.gov.in/).
Is there any application fee required to apply under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme?: There is no application fee required to apply for the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme as the form is available free of cost and can be downloaded directly from the official website.
Who is responsible for implementing and monitoring the scheme?: The disbursement of the cash prize under the “Khel Pratibha Puraskar” scheme is expected to take place after the application has been thoroughly verified and approved by the concerned authority, although the exact duration may vary based on administrative processing time.

Official links

References

Guidelines (Scheme No. 289)

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