Pension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha
The Scheme relating to "Pension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha" was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial support to sportspersons of yesteryears who are living in indigent conditions.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹3.0K · monthly
1. The eligible sportsperson will get ₹3,000/- per month as a pension.
> Pension to Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Pensioner:
Pension in favour of the surviving spouse of a deceased pensioner shall be sanctioned on a priority on receipt of application duly supported by death certificate, legal heir certificate, etc. The process of applying will be the same.
> Mode of payment:
The pension will be drawn from the Treasury & credited to the beneficiary's bank account every month (or upon such interval as decided by the Sports & Youth Services Department from time to time) through e-Transfer.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Proof of income
- ✦Copy of Aadhaar Card
- ✦Birth Certificate
- ✦Photographs
- ✦Photocopy of Bank Passbook
- ✦Disability Certificate, (If applicable)
- ✦Sports/achievements Certificates
- ✦Any other documents, as required
- ✦Life Certificate:
- ✦In the month of January each year, the pensioners shall personally appear before the District Sports Officer of the concerned district and furnish a Life Certificate in the form as in [Annexure-IV](https://sports.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-11/guidelinesforsportspension.PDF). 1. The DSO will forward/upload the same to the Sports & Youth Services Department by 10th February of each year for renewal of pension, failing which pension shall not be renewed.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹3.0K