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.
Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme - Introduction
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
- Financial Assistance: A Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant should be a male.
- The applicant should be a sportsperson.
- The applicant should be aged above 50 years at the time of application.
- The applicant should have won medals in national-level sports competitions representing the state.
Exclusions
Application Process
- 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.