Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Children, Sportspersons |
| Level | State, Jharkhand |
| Field | Sports & Culture |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” aims to provide financial support to retired athletes for their lifelong contribution to sports. Athletes, including Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand awardees, Olympic participants, and Commonwealth or Asian Games medalists, receive a monthly pension.
The “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. aims to provide financial support to retired athletes for their lifelong contribution to sports. Athletes, including Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand awardees, Olympic participants, and Commonwealth or Asian Games medalists, receive a monthly pension.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Athletes receive a lifetime monthly pension of Rs. 10,000/-.
- Dependents of deceased athletes (spouse and minor children) receive Rs. 5,000/- monthly.
NOTE: Pension payments are directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
Eligibility
- Age
- Up to 10 years
- State
- Jharkhand
- The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant should be a sportsperson or dependent on the deceased sportsperson.
- The applicant must receive the Arjuna, Dronacharya, or Dhyan Chand awards, an Olympic participant, or a medalist in Commonwealth or Asian Games.
- The applicant should be retired from active sports.
- The applicant must be at least 40 years old (age relaxation up to 10 years for medically retired athletes).
- The applicant must not be employed in any government, PSU, or pension scheme.
- The applicant should have no criminal convictions.
- The applicant should not be receiving any pension from the Government of India or any other state government.
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Educational Qualification Certificates
Proof of Date of Birth
Other Documents
Application steps
Offline
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sports Officer.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sports Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Processing of the Applications by the Concerned Authorities:
- The DSO verifies the application and forwards it with recommendations to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.
- Approval is granted by the committee formed under Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022.
- Upon approval, the pension amount is transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Questions and answers
Who is eligible for the Jharkhand Athlete Pension Scheme?
Athletes with specific achievements (e.g., Arjuna awardees) and retired from sports are eligible.
What is the pension amount under this scheme?
Rs. 10,000 per month for athletes; Rs. 5,000 for dependents.
Can I apply if I am below 40 years old?
Yes, if retired due to medical reasons with proper certification.
Can recipients of other government pensions apply?
No, recipients of other pensions are not eligible.
What documents are required to apply?
Sports achievement proof, identity and residential proof, and other specified documents.
Where can I apply for the scheme?
Applications can be submitted to the District Sports Officer.
How is the application verified?
The District Sports Officer verifies eligibility and forwards it for approval.
What is the approval process for this scheme?
Applications are approved by a committee under Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022.
Can I nominate dependents for the pension?
Yes, dependents (spouse and minor children) can receive a pension upon the athlete’s demise.
Can an athlete receiving this pension return to active sports?
No, this scheme is only for retired athletes.
What happens if false information is provided in the application?
The pension will be terminated, and legal action may be taken.
Can dependents apply for the pension after the athlete’s death?
Yes, dependents need to provide necessary documents like a death certificate and heir certificate.
How will the pension amount be disbursed?
It will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
What is the role of the District Sports Officer?
The DSO verifies applications and forwards them for approval.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on sports.jharkhand.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Official Website sports.jharkhand.gov.in
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