Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana is the major welfare scheme for Uttarakhand sports players, which was launched in the year 2022.
• The main objective behind launching this scheme is to create a spirit of competition between sports players, to increase the interest of youth in sports and to encourage them to do well in sports.
• Department of Sports of Uttarakhand Government is the nodal department of this scheme, to oversee its implementation.
• This scheme is also knows by some other names like "Uttarakhand Chief Minister Sports Players Scholarship Scheme" or "Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Unnayan Protsahan Yojana" or "Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Chatravritti Yojana".
• Under this scheme, the Uttarakhand Government is providing a monthly scholarship and one time grant to purchase sports equipment to its beneficiaries.
• Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana promises monthly Rs. 2,000/- to sports players selected under this scheme.
• Apart from monthly scholarship, a one time grant of Rs. 10,000/- will also be provided to sports players to purchase sports kit and other sports related equipment.
• A similar scheme called Mukhyamantri Udayman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana, provides benefits to young sports players.
• Sports players in the age group of 14 Years to 23 Years are eligible to get benefit of Uttarakhand Government's Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana.
• Every Year 1,300 Boy Sports Players (100 from Each District) and 1,300 Girl Sports Players (100 from Each District) i.e. total 2,600 Sports Players will be selected for scholarship and one time grant under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana.
• The selection of sports players according to the age of player are as follows :-

  Age Criteria	Number of Player (From Each District
  14 to 17	25 Boys and 25 Girls
  17 to 19	25 Boys and 25 Girls
  19 to 21	25 Boys and 25 Girls
  21 to 23	25 Boys and 25 Girls

• Scholarship under the Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana is payable for 1 only year.
• Selection of Sports Players for Scholarship and One Time Grant will be done through sports competition.
• The District Sports Officer will directly transfer the scholarship amount into the given bank account of the player.
• Eligible Players can take part in competition in order to get the scholarship and one time grant.
• Application Form of Mukhyamanri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana will be available free of cost at the District Office of Sports Department.
• Applicants can apply for the Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana from 15 March 2025 to 31 March 2025.

Scheme Benefits

• Uttarakhand Government provides the following benefits to selected players under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana :-
  • Monthly Scholarship of Rs. 2,000/-.
  • One Time Grant of Rs. 10,000/- for the Purchase of Sports Equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Government of Uttarakhand sets the following eligibility conditions for sports players in order to avail the benefit of Mukhyamantri Khiladi Prosahan Yojana :-

  Sports Player should be a Permanent Resident of Uttarakhand. The Age of Sports Players should be between 14 Years to 23 Years. Sports Player plays any of the below mentioned Sports :- Athletics. Badminton. Boxing. Taekwondo. Kabaddi. Football. Volleyball. Basketball. Hockey. Table Tennis. Karate. Judo.

List of Physical Efficiency and Game Test for Selection

• Sports Players will be selected for scholarship and one time grant under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana through below mentioned competition of physical efficiency and Game Test :-
  • 600 Meter of Running.
  • Medicine Ball Put.
  • 6×10 Shuttle Run.
  • Forward Bend & Reach.
  • Standing Broad Jump.
  • 30 Meter Flying Run.

Sports Eligible for Scholarship and Grant

• The below mentioned sports are eligible for monthly scholarship and one time grant under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana :-
  • Judo.
  • Karate.
  • Table Tennis.
  • Hockey.
  • Basketball.
  • Volleyball.
  • Football.
  • Kabaddi.
  • Taekwondo.
  • Boxing.
  • Badminton.
  • Athletics.

Required Documents

• The following documents will be needed at the time of applying for scholarship under Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana :-
  • Domicile of Uttarakhand.
  • Birth Certificate of Player.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Mobile Number.
  • Medical Certificate.

Steps to Apply

• Sports players will have to participate in the selection process in order to get the scholarship and one time grant under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana.
• Participation in the selection process of Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana will be take place through Application Form.
• The Application Form of Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana is available at the District Office of Sports Department of Uttarakhand Government.
• Applicants must submit their respective application before its closing date.
• The last date to submit Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana application form is 31 March 2025.
• Applicants must fill their Application Form carefully.
• Attach all the required documents with the Application Form.
• Now submit the Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana Application Form along with all the documents in the same office from where it was collected.
• District Sports Officers will scrutinise the Application Form and documents.
• Selected Players will be called for Physical Efficiency and Game Test.
• Players will be Selected for Scholarship and One Time Grant through 2 Stage Process.
• In the First Stage, Competition will be conducted in every Block, Nagar Nigam, and Nagar Palika.
• Those Players who qualify the first stage will take part in the second stage competition held at District Level.
• Following Physical Efficiency and Game Test will have to be passed by students to get a scholarship under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana :-
  • 30 Meter Flying Run.
  • Standing Broad Jump.
  • Forward Bench & Reach.
  • 6×10 Shuttle Run.
  • Medicine Ball Put.
  • 600 Meter Run.
• Scholarship and One Time Grant will be provided to those players who score highest marks in the competition.
• Scholarship under Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana will be applicable only for 1 year.

Important Forms

• Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana Application Form.

Relevant Links

• Uttarakhand Sports Department Portal.
• Uttarakhand District Sports Office Contact Details.
• Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Khiladi Protsahan Yojana Guidelines.

Contact Information

• For any query related to the scheme, applicants may visit the scheme's nodal department office.
• Department of Sports, Uttarakhand Government,
  Maharana Pratap Sport College Campus,
  Raipur Dehradun.
  248008.