Sarkari Yojana

Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition is an annual stair-climbing race on Mount Girnar where men climb 5,500 steps and women 2,200, with ₹8,40,000/- in prizes for the top 10.

About Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition

Organised every year at state level by the Department of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities, Government of Gujarat, the “Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition” is a stair-climbing race on Mount Girnar that promotes stamina, sporting participation and cultural pride. Mount Girnar has 9,900 steps in all; men must cover 5,500 of them and women 2,200. Those finishing in the top 10 win sizeable cash prizes, inspiring people from every walk of life to take on physical challenges and honour Gujarat’s heritage.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

✅

Residence in Gujarat is required

Residence in Gujarat is required.

✅

Participants must be physically fit and ready to…

Participants must be physically fit and ready to take part in the stair-climbing race.

✅

Men have to complete 5,500 steps and women…

Men have to complete 5,500 steps and women 2,200 steps.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

💰

Cash Prize

Cash Prize: Prize money totalling ₹8,40,000/- is shared among the top 10 winners.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

📄

A valid Aadhaar card

A valid Aadhaar card.

✅

Other documents, as may be asked for

Other documents, as may be asked for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Girnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition through the offline application process outlined below.

1️⃣

Download the application form in the prescribed format…

Download the application form in the prescribed format for the "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" scheme.

2️⃣

Fill in every required detail on the form,…

Fill in every required detail on the form, including your career record in art, photographs or colour slides of your work (self-attested where needed).

3️⃣

Hand over the completed and signed form with…

Hand over the completed and signed form with the supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.

4️⃣

Ask the official at the Academy office who…

Ask the official at the Academy office who receives the form for a receipt or acknowledgement. Note: Each year, applications for book publication are called for through advertisements in daily newspapers. Contact Us: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department Block No. 2, 8th Floor, Sardar Bhavan, (New Secretariat) Sector-10, Gandhinagar - 382 010. Phone: 079-23251374; 079-23252995 Mail: secsycat]gujaratdot]govdot]in http://sycd.gujarat.gov.in

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References