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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.

Start date1 Jan 2010
Last verified6 days ago
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About This Scheme

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

₹45.0 Cr

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

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 native of Gujarat or should have been studying, residing, working, or doing business in Gujarat for the past 2 years.

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    Students must participate from the taluka/district where their school or college is located.

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    Employees transferred from other states are eligible if their transfer to the district occurred at least 6 months before the date of registration.

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

Required Documents

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    Domicile Certificate.
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    Aadhaar Card.
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    Bonafide Certificate (for school/college students).
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    Bank Passbook.
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    Transfer Certificate or Proof of Employment Transfer (only for government employees transferred from other states).
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    School Code & Principal’s Certification (for team-based games at the school level).
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    Any other documents as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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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 GujaratSports,Youth & Cultural Activities DepartmentBlock No 14, 3rd Floor Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10, Gandhinagar079-232 54791Toll Free No.: 1800 274 6151

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹45.0 Cr
Launched
1 Jan 2010

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Sports & Culture

Data Sources