Sarkari Yojana
Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons
About Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons
The Incentive Awards, given as Cash assistance to Meritorious Sports Persons of Sikkim, form a Government policy that urges young people to build their future through sport. The scheme aims to foster physical, social, mental and emotional development, and so adds to the general wellbeing of citizens. The award was created to encourage sportspersons and drive them towards excellence. It covers sub-junior/cadet, junior and senior level competitions, and men & women receive identical award amounts. Achievements in unauthorized or invitational tournaments are not counted. Only tournaments held under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ a recognized Sports Federation at zonal, national and international levels qualify. The cash awards are distributed once a year, and only Bonafide domiciles of Sikkim are eligible.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Sports & Youth Affairs Department
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Must have won a medal in recognized Games/Competitions/…
Must have won a medal in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
Applies to Zonal Level Competitions and higher
Applies to Zonal Level Competitions and higher.
Must be a Bonafede resident/ domicile holder of…
Must be a Bonafede resident/ domicile holder of Sikkim State
The tournament must have been held under the…
The tournament must have been held under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ a recognized Sports Federation.
Covers Olympic as well as Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
Covers Olympic as well as Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
Veteran tournament achievements are excluded from this scheme
Veteran tournament achievements are excluded from this scheme.
Benefits Provided
Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Recognition that motivates the athlete
Recognition that motivates the athlete
Monetary support
Monetary support
Equal opportunity and gender equality for every age…
Equal opportunity and gender equality for every age group
Growth of a sporting culture
Growth of a sporting culture
Well-rounded personal development
Well-rounded personal development
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons through the offline application process outlined below.
Applications are called for in the prescribed format…
Applications are called for in the prescribed format through the State Sports Associations
A Department Committee screens the applications
A Department Committee screens the applications
The Government grants approval
The Government grants approval
Cash Awards for eligible sportspersons are prepared as…
Cash Awards for eligible sportspersons are prepared as per the Government Notification
The Cash Awards are handed over at occasions…
The Cash Awards are handed over at occasions like National Sports Day or State Government functions
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Unauthorized/ Invitational tournaments
2. Non-domicile candidate
3. Unauthorized sports disciplines
4. Veteran tournaments
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.
Official Sources & References
- Cash Incentive