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Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme

The scheme Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to ensure financial security to retired state-level medal-winning sportspersons aged above 50 years through monthly pension assistance.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to recognize and support the contributions of state-level sportspersons who have won medals in national-level sports events by offering them a financial pension after the age of 50 years. The scheme ensures dignified post-retirement sustenance for these individuals, thereby encouraging younger generations to pursue sports professionally. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Benefits

₹3.0K · monthly

  • Financial Assistance: A Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.

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 Gujarat.

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    The applicant should be a male.

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    The applicant should be a sportsperson.

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    The applicant should be aged above 50 years at the time of application.

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    The applicant should have won medals in national-level sports competitions representing the state.

Required Documents

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    Affidavit.
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    Domicile Certificate.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The 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 Commissioner of Youth Services and Cultural Activities Office.

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

Commissioner, Youth Services and Cultural Activities Office, Block No. 11, 3rd Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,Gandhinagar, 382010.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.0K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Sports & Culture

Data Sources