Back to Schemes
Sports & Culture

Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players

The “Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Players” aims to provide cash awards to athletes for exceptional achievements in national and international competitions, as per the Jharkhand Sports Policy, 2022.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Jharkhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Cash Awards for Medal | S. NoCompetitionGoldSilverBronzePartnership1Summer/Winter Olympic Games₹5,00,00,000/-₹3,00,00,000/-₹2,00,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-2Paralympic Games₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-3Youth Olympic Games₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-4World Cup/World Championship Senior (every 4 years)₹50,00,000/-₹35,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-World Cup/World Championship Junior (every 4 years)₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior (every 4 years)₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹50,000/-5World Cup/World Championship Senior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-World Cup/World Championship Junior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior (held every 1 year to 2 years)₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/-6Asia Cup₹15,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-7Asian Games₹40,00,000/-₹25,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-8Commonwealth Games (Every 4 years)₹40,00,000/-₹25,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-9Intercontinental Championship₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹40,000/-10Asian Championships/Commonwealth Championships Senior₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/-Asian Championships/Commonwealth Championships Junior₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-₹50,000/-11World University Games/Championships₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/--12Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Senior₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/--Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Junior₹50,000/-₹35,000/-₹15,000/--Other International Tournaments (participation of at least 8 countries) Sub-junior₹25,000/-₹15,000/-₹10,000/--13SAF Games Senior ₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-- | SAF Games Junior₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--14International Veteran Championships₹50,000/-₹30,000/-₹20,000/--15World Marathon₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--16National Games₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/--17National Championships/ Inter Zone Senior₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--National Championships/ Inter Zone Junior₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹60,000/--National Championships/ Inter Zone Sub-junior₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--18All India Inter University Competition/ Championship₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/--19National School Competition₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--20Khelo India Games₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/--21Special Olympics (International) Disability Sports Competition₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹50,000/- | 22World Marathon Divyang Games Competition₹2,00,000/-₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹50,000/-23Asian/ Commonwealth Disabled Sports Competition₹1,50,000/-₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/--24Special Olympics (National) Divyang Sports Competition₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/-- | Special awards for breaking records a new world record, a new Asian record, and a new national record in individual events: | - World Record: ₹5,00,000/- | - Asian Record: ₹3,00,000/- | - National Record: ₹2,00,000/- | Maximum Cash Award for Exceptional Achievements: | - Up to ₹10,00,000/- subject to the Chief Minister's approval.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a sportsperson.; The Athletes must represent Jharkhand in competitions recognized by national/international Olympic committees.; The Athletes must have secured a medal or participated in such competitions.; The record-setting athletes are eligible for additional cash incentives.; Awards for one competition are based on the highest achievement if multiple medals are won.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Athletes representing Jharkhand in recognized national/international competitions are eligible.

Are team event participants eligible for awards?

Yes, team members receive equivalent cash awards per person.

What is the maximum cash award for exceptional achievements?

Up to [?]10,00,000, subject to the Chief Minister's approval.

What incentives are available for breaking records?

World Record: [?]5,00,000, Asian Record: [?]3,00,000, National Record: [?]2,00,000.

Can an athlete receive multiple awards for one competition?

Only the highest achievement is considered for the award.

What is the application process?

Applications must be submitted through the District Sports Officer using the prescribed form.

What documents are needed for the application?

Residency proof, medal/participation certificate, and filled application form are required.

Where can I obtain the application form?

The form can be downloaded online or collected from the District Sports Office.

Who verifies the application?

The District Sports Officer verifies the application before submission to the award committee.

Can I apply if I participated but didn’t win a medal?

Yes, participants in recognized events are eligible.

Where can I get more information?

Contact the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs or the District Sports Office for assistance.