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Mizoram Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme

The scheme aims to provide lump sum cash awards and recognition to outstanding sports persons winning medals in national and international competitions.

State Cash

States / UT: Mizoram

Nodal department: Sports and Youth Services Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Target beneficiaries: Sportsperson

Tags: Sports Incentive, Cash Award, Medal Winner, Sportsperson

Details

The scheme "Mizoram Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme, 2022" by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Mizoram, aims to recognize and reward outstanding sports persons through providing cash incentives and allowances to medal winners and participants in national and international competitions. It also encourages discipline, motivation, and participation in sports by offering incentives and support to athletes.

Benefits

  • Incentive Cash Award:
  • Lump sum cash award to Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners in recognised sports disciplines
  • Applicable for National and International Championships, and Invitation Competitions/Tournaments Organized by the Recognised Federation
  • The amount of the incentive cash award will be as per the Annexure in the Official Guidelines (Refer page no 3, 4, and 5).- Only one award per sports discipline in a championship or tournament. Support to Sports Officials:
  • Officials, Managers, Coaches, Masseurs, Physiotherapists, and Doctors are entitled to 25% of the award amount applicable to the sportsperson. Sports Kit Allowance:
  • ₹20,000/- provided to sports persons of Mizoram representing the country in international competitions. Additional Service Benefits:
  • Award of increment, recruitment, or promotion for sports persons under or not under State Government, as per applicable rules

Incentive Cash Award:

  • Lump sum cash award to Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners in recognised sports disciplines.

  • Applicable for National and International Championships, and Invitation Competitions/Tournaments Organized by the Recognised Federation.

  • The amount of the incentive cash award will be as per the Annexure in the Official Guidelines (Refer page no 3, 4, and 5).- Only one award per sports discipline in a championship or tournament.

Support to Sports Officials:

  • Officials, Managers, Coaches, Masseurs, Physiotherapists, and Doctors are entitled to 25% of the award amount applicable to the sportsperson.

Sports Kit Allowance:

  • ₹20,000/- provided to sports persons of Mizoram representing the country in international competitions.

Additional Service Benefits:

  • Award of increment, recruitment, or promotion for sports persons under or not under State Government, as per applicable rules.

Eligibility

  • A person must be a resident of Mizoram, representing any state of the union, the Sports Control Boards, or the Country.
  • Winner of first, second, or third position in the specified championship as enumerated in column 3 of Annexure.
  • Any sports-person participating in the International Championship.
  • Officials, Manager, Coach, Masseur, Physiotherapist, and Doctor will also be entitled to receive 25% of the award applicable to the sports- person.
  • Any sports person of Mizoram representing the Country in any recognised sports discipline in any international sports or championship will be entitled to receive Rs. 20,000/- as sports kit allowance.
  • For the purpose of awarding the incentive cash award, there can be only one award in one sports discipline in a championship or tournament.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The applicant should obtain the prescribed application form the department.
Step 2: The applicant should submit the application through the respective sports association.
Step 3: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of completion of the championship.

Clarifications

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

What is the "Mizoram Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme"?
The scheme is a government initiative to provide cash awards and recognition to sports persons for achievements in national and international competitions. <br>
Who is eligible for the scheme?
A resident of Mizoram who wins medals or participates in recognised championships is eligible. <br>
What types of sports are covered?
Recognised sports disciplines including adventure sports are covered under the scheme. <br>
Are only medal winners eligible?
Medal winners are eligible for cash awards, while participants in international events may receive other benefits. <br>
Is there any benefit for coaches and officials?
Yes, officials and support staff are entitled to 25% of the award given to the sportsperson. <br>
What is the sports kit allowance?
A sports person representing the country internationally receives ₹20,000 as kit allowance. <br>
Can a sportsperson receive multiple awards?
No, only one award per sports discipline in a championship is allowed. <br>
How to apply for the scheme?
The applicant must apply through the respective sports association in prescribed format. <br>
What is the application deadline?
The application must be submitted within 6 months of the championship completion. <br>
Who approves the award?
The Competent Authority Board approves the award. <br>
Is the scheme applicable to government employees?
Yes, government employees may also receive increments, recruitment, or promotion benefits. <br>
Is participation in international events rewarded?
Yes, participants may receive benefits such as sports kit allowance. <br>

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