Valuing and boosting the morale of our young athletes and sportspersons is very important as they help in creating a name for India in the sports field. The government offers multiple benefits to young athletes by offering them jobs, rewards and other incentives.

However, in a lot of cases, young sportspersons, who are professionals, are unemployed and do not have a source of income. In Tripura the government has introduced the Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme For Unemployed Young Professional Sportspersons. Let us know more details of this government scheme.

What Is The Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme For Unemployed Young Professional Sportsperson Scheme?

The Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme For Unemployed Young Professional Sportsperson is a govt scheme which aims to provide remuneration to unemployed sportspersons in the state of Tripura.

The scheme was launched on February 9, 2024. Under the scheme, employment opportunities will also be generated and remuneration will be provided. Rs. 20,000 will be provided to eligible candidates under this scheme.

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What Is The Eligibility Criteria Of This Scheme?

The eligibility criteria for this scheme is simple and is given below:

• The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.

• The applicant should be a young sportsperson.

• The applicant should be an experienced professional.

• The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 40 years (a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for ST/SC candidates).

What Is The Application Procedure For This Scheme?

• Take out the printout of the application form given here.

• Fill all the required fields in the form and attach relevant documents with it.

• Submit it to the Director of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Tripura, Shiksha Bhavan, 4th Floor, Office Lane, Agartala -799 001. Applications sent through post/email will not be accepted.

• You may ask for an acknowledgement slip from the authorities.

What Are The Documents Required For This Scheme?

The essential documents required at the time of application for the Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme includes

• Self-attested Passport-size photo.

• Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).

• Educational Certification

• Sports Certificate

• Fitness certificate (Issued by Agartala Government Medical College Tripura)

• Good record in service career and integrity certificate (Issued by the competent authority).

• Madhyamik Passed Certificate (6 weeks Course in Coaching in Sports) or Course Certificate (Issued by Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) or any other recognized Indian/ Foreign University / Institution

• Participation certificate of minimum State Level Competition (Issued by Sports Authority of India/ Schools Games Federation of India/Indian Olympic Association)

• Any other document if required

Read More: Closer Look at the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons

Conclusion

This govt scheme is a very good step towards tackling the issue of unemployment amongst professional sportspersons. It will help them be less burdened financially and focus on their sports. This scheme will also help them find employment opportunities. To know about more such schemes, stay tuned to Jaagruk Bharat!

For more information, queries or grievances, reach out to the authorities by mailing them at gaarpg.agt-tr@gov.in.