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Organization of Sports Competitions and Training Programs

The scheme aims to promote sports & identify grassroots-level talent among youth through structured competitions & training. Players are provided with cash prizes and free training, & participation is encouraged at multiple levels, including Gram Panchayat, Development Block, District, and State.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Organization of Sports Competitions and Training Programs" was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports and identify grassroots-level talent among youth through structured competitions and training.

Benefits

₹300

  • Organizing Khel Mahakumbh Competitions – Various sports competitions are organized for the age groups Under-14, Under-17, and Under-21.
  • Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third places as follows:
Sl. No.Level1st Rank (Cash Prize ₹)2nd Rank (Cash Prize ₹)3rd Rank (Cash Prize ₹)
1Gram Panchayat₹300/-₹200/-₹150/-
2Block Development ₹500/-₹400/-₹300/-
3District Level₹800/-₹600/-₹400/-
4State Level₹1,500/-₹1,000/-₹700/-
  • During the competitions, talented players who perform best at the Block Development levels and District levels are identified by the department and provided free training prior to state-level participation.

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 must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must be a youth (boy or girl).

Required Documents

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    Photo identity card
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    Birth Certificate
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    Bank Account Details
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    Permanent Residence Certificate
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    Passport-size Photograph

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • The Khel Mahakumbh is usually held between October and December. Newspapers provide information about the competitions at the Gram Panchayat/Nyaya Panchayat level, and interested participants are invited to take part through forms distributed by government schools, the Youth Welfare Department, and the Sports Department.
  • To participate, players must possess a photo identity card or birth certificate, a bank account, a permanent residence certificate, and a passport-size photograph. With these documents, players can compete in the Khel Mahakumbh at the village or Nyaya Panchayat level.
  • Players securing first, second, and third positions at this level advance to the Block Development level. Similarly, the top three players at the Block Development level proceed to the District level, and the top three at the District level qualify for the State level competition.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹300

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Sports & Culture

Data Sources