Sarkari Yojana

Khel Mahakumbh

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Khel Mahakumbh is Gujarat's mass sports festival, running since 2010, with competitions from school/village level up to state level. Winners share cash prizes totalling ₹45,00,00,000/-, and standout talent gets access to further Sports Authority of Gujarat training.

About Khel Mahakumbh

Started in 2010 by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, “Khel Mahakumbh” sets out to build sportsmanship, draw large numbers of people into sporting events, and spot talent in every age group by offering free sports services, organised competitions, and substantial cash rewards. Participation has grown steadily since the scheme began, and top performers get the chance to move on to further training and development schemes of the Sports Authority of Gujarat, which also implements Khel Mahakumbh.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

01 Jan 2010

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Khel Mahakumbh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Participants must be natives of Gujarat, or must…

Participants must be natives of Gujarat, or must have studied, lived, worked, or run a business in Gujarat for the last 2 years.

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Students take part from the taluka/district in which…

Students take part from the taluka/district in which their school or college lies.

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Employees transferred in from other states qualify only…

Employees transferred in from other states qualify only if they moved to the district no less than 6 months before registering. Note: Registration is allowed in 2 sports at most.

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

Benefits Provided

Khel Mahakumbh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Competition winners share cash prizes adding up to ₹45,00,00,000/-.

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:

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A Domicile Certificate

A Domicile Certificate.

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The participant's Aadhaar Card

The participant's Aadhaar Card.

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Bonafide Certificate, for students of schools/colleges

Bonafide Certificate, for students of schools/colleges.

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A bank passbook

A bank passbook.

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Transfer Certificate or other proof of transfer, needed…

Transfer Certificate or other proof of transfer, needed only from government employees moved in from other states.

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School Code along with the Principal’s Certification, for…

School Code along with the Principal’s Certification, for team games at school level.

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Other documents, as asked for

Other documents, as asked for.

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

2010-01-01

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Khel Mahakumbh through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Participation Flow:

Students of schools and colleges register through their own institutions.
Those who are not students register through the District Sports Training Center.
Registered players then compete level by level, beginning at the school/village stage and moving up to the state stage.

Website for Registration & Details: https://khelmahakumbh.gujarat.gov.in

Contact Us:

Director General, Sports Authority of Gujarat

Sports,Youth & Cultural Activities Department

Block No 14, 3rd Floor Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10, Gandhinagar

079-232 54791

Toll Free No.: 1800 274 6151

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