About this sports scheme
The scheme "Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award" aims to encourage sporting excellence by providing financial awards to sportspersons for their achievements at the state, national, and international levels.
The "Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award" by the Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to recognize and incentivize the outstanding achievements of sportspersons by providing financial rewards across senior and junior categories based on their performances at state, national, and international levels. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme of Awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Awardj (SAEASPJA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Sports |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | sportsauthority.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Sports Authority Of Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 💼Sportsperson
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Eklavya Senior Award: Rs. 1,00,000/-.
- Eklavya Junior Award: Rs. 50,000/-.
- Sardar Patel Senior Award: Rs. 50,000/-.
- Sardar Patel Junior Award: Rs. 25,000/-.
- Jaidipsinhji Senior Award: Rs. 20,000/-.
- Jaidipsinhji Junior Award: Rs. 10,000/-.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a male
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have made notable achievements in sports at the state, national, or international level.
Papers to keep ready
- Domicile Certificate.
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Registration Process:
Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button on the upper-right side of the page.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details as per the form and submit it.
Application Process:
Step 1: After registration, check your registered email for login credentials.
Step 2: Select “Player” as the user type and log in using the credentials received.
Step 3: Click on the concerned scheme name and proceed with the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main purpose of the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?
The main purpose of the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award” is to recognize and financially reward the sporting achievements of male sportspersons from Gujarat who have excelled at the state, national, or international levels in their respective disciplines.
Who is eligible to apply under the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?
The scheme is applicable only to male individuals who are domiciled in Gujarat and who have demonstrated commendable performance and success in recognized sports events at various competitive levels including the state, national, or international level.
What type of financial rewards are offered through the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?
The scheme provides one-time monetary incentives which include Rs. 1,00,000/- for the Eklavya Senior Award, Rs. 50,000/- for the Eklavya Junior Award, Rs. 50,000/- for the Sardar Patel Senior Award, Rs. 25,000/- for the Sardar Patel Junior Award, Rs. 20,000/- for the Jaidipsinhji Senior Award, and Rs. 10,000/- for the Jaidipsinhji Junior Award.
Is the scheme open to female athletes or only to male participants?
As per the current eligibility criteria mentioned in the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”, only male sportspersons are eligible to apply and female athletes are not covered under this particular scheme.
Does the scheme impose any income limits on the applicants or their families?
The scheme does not specify any income limit either for the individual applicant or for the applicant’s family, meaning that it is open to sportspersons from all economic backgrounds without any income-related restrictions.
What is the official method for submitting an application under the scheme?
Applicants are required to submit their applications through the official online platform of the Sports Authority of Gujarat by visiting the portal https://sportsauthority.gujarat.gov.in/login and completing the necessary registration and submission procedures.
Which organization is responsible for implementing and managing the scheme?
The scheme is implemented and managed by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, which functions under the administrative control of the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Government of Gujarat.
Is there any cost associated for the application process under this scheme?
There is no cost associated with the application process, as the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award” allows sportspersons to access and submit the form online completely free of charge.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Scheme No. 531) mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in
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