Sarkari Yojana
Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana
About Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana
Run by the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, the “Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana” gives athletes financial backing and motivates them to take up sports as a means of livelihood. Scholarships are granted according to how athletes have performed in recognized competitions at the national and state level.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Jharkhand are eligible
Only permanent residents of Jharkhand are eligible.
The scheme is meant for sportspersons
The scheme is meant for sportspersons.
Selection depends on results in recognized national or…
Selection depends on results in recognized national or state-level competitions held in the previous year.
Applicants cannot be drawing any other scholarship or…
Applicants cannot be drawing any other scholarship or benefit, like free diet, accommodation, or stipend, under a different sports scheme. NOTE: Anyone already getting such benefits has to give them up before seeking this scholarship.
Benefits Provided
Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Monetary Assistance Based on Performance National championship winners:
Athletes finishing First, Second, or Third are paid…
Athletes finishing First, Second, or Third are paid ₹6,000 per month.
Those placed Fourth to Eighth receive ₹4,000 per…
Those placed Fourth to Eighth receive ₹4,000 per month. State-level winners qualifying for national championships:
A top-three finish (First to Third Place) brings…
A top-three finish (First to Third Place) brings ₹3,000 per month. National record-equivalent performances:
Such performances are rewarded with ₹4,000 per month
Such performances are rewarded with ₹4,000 per month. Recognition for National Representation
An athlete who represents Jharkhand after getting a…
An athlete who represents Jharkhand after getting a No Objection Certificate from another state or organization may be given an allowance matching his or her current honorarium/salary. Additional Support
The money may be spent on training, nutrition,…
The money may be spent on training, nutrition, and buying sports equipment.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size
Residence proof
Residence proof
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Applicant's Aadhaar Card
Performance certificates from recognized competitions at the State/National…
Performance certificates from recognized competitions at the State/National level
A No Objection Certificate, when representing Jharkhand while…
A No Objection Certificate, when representing Jharkhand while employed/registered with another state/organization
Age proof, such as a Birth Certificate or…
Age proof, such as a Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
Bank Account details in the form of a…
Bank Account details in the form of a passbook copy or a canceled cheque NOTE: Full results, with dates, distances, points, and scores, must be submitted after verification by the associations concerned.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Khel Chhatravriti (Vritika) Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Visit the Official Website
Open the
official website
of the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs.
Download Application Form
In the "Notice" section, choose "Khel Vritika (Sports Scholarship)," and download the
application form
.
Complete the form with personal information, competition results, and bank details.
Attach Documents
Add every document listed above, getting them attested wherever required.
Submit the Application
Hand in the filled form with its documents at the Directorate of Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs or at the Jharkhand State Sports Authority.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- The applicant availing any other sports-related stipend, scholarship, or honorarium are not eligible.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.