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Cash Award to Women Players of the State

The scheme Cash Award to Women Players of the State by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to encourage and support talented female athletes through annual cash scholarships for those who excel at state and national level competitions.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Cash Award to Women Players of the State" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote participation of women in sports and recognize their achievements by awarding them cash incentives for outstanding performance in state-level and national-level competitions. Female athletes securing the first, second, or third position in individual or team sports at the state level, or representing Gujarat at national competitions, receive annual scholarships based on their rank and category. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Benefits

₹4.8K · annual

  • First Position (Individual & Team Sports at State Level/ National Representation): ₹4,800/- per year
  • Second Position (Individual & Team Sports at State Level): ₹3,600/- per year
  • Third Position (Individual Sports at State Level): ₹2,400/- per year

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a woman.

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    The applicant should be a student.

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    The applicant should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.

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    The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

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    The applicant should have secured first, second, or third position in individual or collective sports competitions held at the state level.

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    The applicant should have represented Gujarat state in national-level sports competitions.

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    The applicant’s accomplishment must have occurred within the respective financial year.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Residence Certificate.
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    Marksheet of HSC Examination.
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    Certificate of Participation and Rank from State Level Sports Competition.
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    Certificate of Representation from National Level Sports Body (for national-level participants).
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    Bank Account Passbook Copy.
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    Recent Passport Size Photograph.
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    Any other documents as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below address of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Contact Us:Director General, Sports Authority of GujaratSport,Youth & Cultural Activities DepartmentAdministrative Building, Sector 13-B,Near Kh-3 Circle, Near Vavol Railway Crossing,Beside EVM warehouse, Gandhinagar - 382016Contact Number-97140 97760

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹4.8K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Sports & Culture

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