Scheme for Providing Incentives to Coaches of Athletes who have Won Competitions at the National and International Levels

Description
The “Scheme for Providing Incentives to Coaches of Athletes who have Won Competitions at the National and International Levels” scheme was launched by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to honour coaches who have significantly contributed to the success of athletes in the field of sports. Under this scheme, financial incentives are provided to coaches of athletes who have won competitions at national and international levels.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial incentives of up to 10% of the prize money awarded are provided to coaches of winning players in national and international level competitions, subject to a maximum limit of ₹10 lakh.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be domiciled in the State of Gujarat.
2. The applicant must be a coach of an athlete/player who has won a national or international level competition.
3. The scheme is applicable to coaches of players who have received cash sports talent awards in the year 2015-16 and onwards.
4. The coach should be employed in the Sports Department of the State Government on a permanent or contract basis.
5. The coach must have trained at least five players.
6. The coach must provide supporting evidence from the players who have undergone training.
7. Online, postal, or telephonic coaching will not be considered.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Affidavit
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
• Domicile Certificate
• Supporting evidence who have undergone training
• Passport Size Photos

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply under this scheme?
A: Coaches of athletes who have won in national or international events.
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Q: Is there an income limit to apply?
A: No.
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Q: Do I need to be from Gujarat?
A: Yes, only domicile holders of Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: What documents are needed to apply?
A: Aadhaar Card, Affidavit, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque, Domicile Certificate, Passport Size Photos, etc.
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Q: Whom should I contact for queries?
A: Visit the sports, youth and cultural activities department website [https://sycd.gujarat.gov.in](https://sycd.gujarat.gov.in).
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Q: Does the coach need to be employed?
A: The coach must be employed in the Sports Department of the State Government either on a permanent or contract basis.
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Q: Is there a minimum number of players a coach should have trained?
A: The coach must have trained at least five players.
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Q: What kind of proof does the coach need to provide?
A: The coach must submit supporting evidence from the players who have undergone training under them.
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