Mukhyamantri Udeeyman Khiladi Unnayan Chhatravriti Yojana

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Udeeyman Khiladi Unnayan Chhatravriti Yojana” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports among talented children aged 8 to 14 years in Uttarakhand by providing monthly scholarships.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, players aged 8 to 14 years are selected every year on the basis of the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT).
• From each district, 150 boys and 150 girls are selected (25 boys and 25 girls from each age group: 8–9 years, 9–10 years, 10–11 years, 11–12 years, 12–13 years, and 13–14 years).
• Each selected player is awarded a scholarship of ₹1,500/- per month for one year.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a boy or girl between 8 and 14 years of age.
3. The boy or girl who obtain the highest marks based on merit in the final district-level competition, conducted through various stages of the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT) assessing physical abilities such as strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and coordination, will be eligible for the sports scholarship.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Birth certificate
• Permanent residence certificate
• Bank account details
• Passport-size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can participate in this scheme?
A: Boys and girls between the ages of 8 to 14 years and who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand are eligible.
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Q: What is the scholarship amount under this scheme?
A: Selected players receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,500/-.
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Q: How are players selected for the scholarship?
A: Players are selected based on the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT), which evaluates strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and coordination.
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Q: How many boys and girls are selected per district?
A: A total of 150 boys and 150 girls per district are selected every year.
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Q: When is the selection schedule announced?
A: The selection schedule is published through an advertisement by the Sports Directorate in April each year.
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Q: What are the important dates for the selection process?
A: The selection process is typically completed between May 15th and June 15th each year.
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Q: Who provides information about the venue and dates of selection?
A: The relevant District Sports Officer provides details about the venue and selection dates.
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Q: How many participants can a school send for selection?
A: A maximum of 2 boys and 2 girls per age group from each school can participate.
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Q: How many competitions are organized to test physical efficiency?
A: Six competitions are organized: 30-meter flying run, standing broad jump, forward bend and reach, 6×10 shuttle run, medicine ball put, and 600-meter run.
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Q: How is the final selection made at the district level?
A: The district-level selection committee prepares a final list of 25 boys and 25 girls per age group based on merit.
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Q: How is the scholarship disbursed?
A: The scholarship is directly transferred to the player’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
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