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Pay & Play Scheme

The Pay & Play Scheme aims to provide state-level players with training and practice opportunities at the Mega Sports Complex, Hotwar, Ranchi.

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About This Scheme

The Pay & Play Scheme was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide state-level players with training and practice opportunities at the Mega Sports Complex, Hotwar, Ranchi. The scheme includes 11 sports disciplines: athletics, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, shooting, gymnastics, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming.

Benefits

  • Training in 11 diverse sports disciplines: athletics, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, shooting, gymnastics, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming under professional supervision.
  • Free registration and membership for school students (up to Class 10th) with the principal’s recommendation.
  • Free registration and membership for international/national participants and medalists.
  • Athletics players enjoy 15 days of free access (non-repetitive).

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 resident of Jharkhand.

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    The applicant should be a sportsperson.

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    The applicant should actively participate in state-level sports.

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    The students up to class 10th with a recommendation from the school principal and National/international participants or medalists are eligible to apply.

Required Documents

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    Two Passport-size Photo
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    Identity Proof
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    Birth Certificate
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    Proof Indicates (that the applicant is not suffering from any contagious disease)
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    Demand Draft for Fee

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The applicant downloads the application form the official website.

Step 2: Fill out the form with accurate details and attach the required documents.

Step 3: Submit the form at the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society office.

Step 4: Pay the registration fee (₹50) and the relevant membership fee, if applicable.

NOTE:

  • Other athletes are willing to pay registration and membership fees.
  • Fee Table (https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in/documents/Pay-and-Play.pdf)

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Jharkhand

Categories

Sports & Culture

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