Cash Award to Women Players of the State

Description
The scheme "Cash Award to Women Players of the State" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote participation of women in sports and recognize their achievements by awarding them cash incentives for outstanding performance in state-level and national-level competitions. Female athletes securing the first, second, or third position in individual or team sports at the state level, or representing Gujarat at national competitions, receive annual scholarships based on their rank and category. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Benefits
• **First Position (Individual & Team Sports at State Level/ National Representation):** ₹4,800/- per year - **Second Position (Individual & Team Sports at State Level):** ₹3,600/- per year - **Third Position (Individual Sports at State Level):** ₹2,400/- per year
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a woman.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The applicant should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.
4. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
5. The applicant should have secured first, second, or third position in individual or collective sports competitions held at the state level.
6. The applicant should have represented Gujarat state in national-level sports competitions.
7. The applicant’s accomplishment must have occurred within the respective financial year.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Residence Certificate.
• Marksheet of HSC Examination.
• Certificate of Participation and Rank from State Level Sports Competition.
• Certificate of Representation from National Level Sports Body (for national-level participants).
• Bank Account Passbook Copy.
• Recent Passport Size Photograph.
• Any other documents as required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme "Cash Award to Women Players of the State"?
A: The scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot; aims to encourage greater participation of women in sports by providing financial recognition and support to those who have achieved excellence in individual or collective sporting events at the state level or have represented the state at the national level.
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Q: Who can apply for the scheme "Cash Award to Women Players of the State"?
A: Any female student who is a resident of Gujarat, has passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination, and has secured a rank or represented the state in eligible sports competitions during the respective financial year can apply for the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot;.
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Q: What is the amount of scholarship provided under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot;, eligible female athletes receive annual scholarships of ₹4,800/- for securing first position in state-level competitions or representing Gujarat in national-level competitions, ₹3,600/- for second position holders in both individual and team events at the state level, and ₹2,400/- for third position holders in individual events.
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Q: Is this scheme applicable to male athletes?
A: No, the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot; is exclusively designed for female athletes, and therefore male sportspersons are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
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Q: Is there any income limit for applying to this scheme?
A: No, there is no individual or family income limit specified under the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot;, which means applicants from all economic backgrounds are eligible to apply.
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Q: What is the frequency of the scholarship disbursement?
A: The scholarship under the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot; is disbursed annually, based on achievements during the competitions conducted within the specific financial year.
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Q: Are team sport participants also eligible under this scheme?
A: Yes, female athletes who have participated in collective or team sports and have secured the first or second position at the state level are eligible for the scholarship under the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot;.
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Q: Can the applicant be from any part of Gujarat?
A: Yes, the scheme &quot;Cash Award to Women Players of the State&quot; is applicable across the entire state of Gujarat, and eligible female students from any district of Gujarat can apply.
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Q: What is the application process for this scheme?
A: To apply under the scheme “Cash Award to Women Players of the State”, the applicant must download the application form in the prescribed format, fill in all the required details, attach the necessary documents, and submit the completed form to the designated authority.
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Q: Which department is responsible for implementing this scheme?
A: The scheme “Assistance to Women for Trainer and Coaches Training Course” is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat under the guidance of the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Government of Gujarat.
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Q: Does the scheme provide any reservation or special preference to specific communities?
A: The scheme “Assistance to Women for Trainer and Coaches Training Course” is open to all female applicants irrespective of their social category, and it does not provide any specific reservations or community-based preferences.
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