Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Coaches

Description
The “Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Coaches” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide cash awards to coaches who train athletes and teams to achieve excellence in national and international competitions under the Jharkhand Sports Policy, 2022. Objective: - Cash rewards to encourage and sustain their contribution to sports development.

Benefits
• > **Cash Awards for Medal:**
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• **S.No****Competition****Gold****Silver****Bronze**1Summer/Winter Olympic Games₹25,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-2Paralympic Games₹20,00,000/-₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-3World Cup/World Championship Senior ₹15,00,000/-₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-World Cup/World Championship Junior ₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-4Youth Olympic Games₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-₹3,00,000/-5Commonwealth Games₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-6Asian Games₹10,00,000/-₹7,00,000/-₹5,00,000/-7Asian Championships₹3,00,000/-₹2,00,000/-₹1,00,000/-8SAF Game/Intercontinental Championship₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/-9National Games₹1,00,000/-₹75,000/-₹50,000/-10National Championships/ National School Sports / Khelo India, National University Sports₹75,000/-₹60,000/-₹50,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a coach who trains medal-winning athletes/teams participating in competitions recognized by the International or Indian Olympic Association.
2. The applicant must have coached athletes/teams representing Jharkhand or India for at least four years.
3. The medal-winning athletes must have competed in recognized competitions for the coach to qualify.
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Application Process
Step 1: 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: Subm…
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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 concerned authority 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).

Required Documents
• Non-colorful Passport-size Photo.
• Proof of Medal Achievements by the Trainee Athlete (competition certificates, event records, etc.).
• Identity Proof of the Applicant (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.).
• Proof of Residential Address (Aadhaar, Resident Certificate, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or Ration Card).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Coaches whose trainees win medals in recognized national/international competitions.

Q: Are participation-only achievements eligible for rewards?
A: No, medal achievements are mandatory for eligibility.

Q: What is the minimum coaching period required for eligibility?
A: Coaches must have trained athletes for at least four years, unless otherwise decided by the committee.

Q: What documents are needed to apply?
A: Medal-related documents, identity proof, and address proof are required.

Q: How is the reward distributed if multiple coaches are involved?
A: The reward is distributed based on a pre-defined percentage decided by the committee.

Q: Can coaches apply for rewards for multiple medal-winning athletes?
A: Yes, but the reward will be based on the highest achievement.

Q: What happens if there are extraordinary cases not covered under this policy?
A: The committee has the authority to make decisions in exceptional cases.

Q: How is the incentive amount determined?
A: It is based on the level of competition and type of medal won.

Q: When did this policy come into effect?
A: The policy has been effective since June 1, 2022.

Q: What is the mode of payment for incentives?
A: Incentives are transferred directly to the coach's registered bank account.

Q: Can retired coaches apply under this scheme?
A: Yes, if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: What is the role of the District Sports Officer?
A: The District Sports Officer verifies applications and forwards them to the committee.

Q: Are team sports coaches also eligible?
A: Yes, team coaches are eligible, and rewards are distributed fairly among them.

Q: Where can I get the application form?
A: Forms are available at the District Sports Office or the relevant sports department.

Q: Is there a budget allocation for this scheme?
A: Yes, funds are allocated under the Sports Welfare Fund as per the Sports Policy 2022.