About this sports scheme
The scheme aims to enhance professional knowledge and skills in sports. Financial assistance is provided to eligible professionals for participating in reputed seminars, workshops and conferences.
The component "Exchange of Knowledge / Research / Ideas – For Attending Seminars, Workshops and Conferences of Repute in India or Abroad" under the Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India aims to promote professional development through knowledge exchange in the field of sports. Through this component, financial assistance is provided to eligible sports professionals for attending reputed seminars, workshops and conferences in India and abroad.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports- Exchange of Knowledge / Research / Ideas for Attending Seminars, Workshops and Conferences of Repute in India or Abroad (HRDS-EKRISWCIA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| Department | Department of Sports |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Sports |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | dbtyas-sports.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 55 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 55 years
- 💼Sportsperson
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance
For Permanent Employees of Central/State/Union Territory Governments and Autonomous Bodies
- Economy class air fare by the shortest route for international travel.
- Airport taxes, mandatory local transport and incidental expenses.
- AC 2 Tier train fare for domestic travel.
- Economy class airfare for domestic journeys exceeding 500 km.
- Assistance is reduced if financial support is received from the event organizer.
For Permanent Faculty of Government-funded and University Grants Commission-regulated Universities
- Financial assistance towards air travel expenses for participation in India or abroad.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a professional working in the field of sports.
- The applicant should be invited to chair the event, deliver a keynote address or present a research paper accepted by the organizers.
- The applicant's research paper should have practical importance or significant academic value in sports or sports sciences.
- The applicant should be a permanent employee of the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Government or an autonomous body under the Government for assistance relating to seminar participation.
- The applicant may be a permanent faculty member of a government-funded and University Grants Commission-regulated university for assistance towards air travel.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: The applicant should submit the application online through the dedicated portal, dbtyas-sports.gov.in. Only online applications received through this portal are accepted.
Step 02: The applications, along with the recommendations of the Appraisal Committee, are then placed before the Designated Committee, which meets bi-monthly in the first or second week of every alternate month.
Step 03: The decision of the Designated Committee in respect of selection of any application or proposal is final.
Step 04: Selected candidates are intimated by the Department and are required to submit all documents in original to the Department of Sports for verification.
NOTE:
- The applicant should ensure submit the mandatory report within 15 days.
- Applications and proposals received on or before the 20th day of the preceding month, and complete in all respects, are first placed before the Appraisal Committee for examining the eligibility and technical aspects.
User Manual: Click here.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply under this component?
Eligible sports professionals, permanent Government employees and faculty members of Government-funded and University Grants Commission-regulated universities may apply, subject to the scheme guidelines.
Can applicants attend events outside India under this component?
Yes, financial assistance is available for attending approved seminars, workshops and conferences in India as well as abroad.
What types of events are covered under the component?
Reputed seminars, workshops and conferences related to sports and sports sciences are covered.
Is an invitation mandatory to receive financial assistance?
Yes, the applicant should be invited to chair a session, deliver a keynote address or present an accepted research paper.
What financial assistance is provided?
The assistance may cover eligible travel expenses, including airfare or train fare, airport taxes, local transport and other admissible expenses, as per the scheme guidelines.
Can university faculty members receive assistance under this component?
Yes, eligible permanent faculty members of Government-funded and University Grants Commission-regulated universities may receive assistance towards air travel expenses.
Will financial assistance be reduced if the event organizer provides support?
Yes, the admissible assistance is adjusted after considering the financial support provided by the event organizer.
Is submission of a report mandatory after attending the event?
Yes, beneficiaries must submit a report on the event within 15 days of its completion.What happens if the report is not submitted within the prescribed time?
Applicants who fail to submit the report may not be considered for future financial assistance under the scheme.
11. How are applications evaluated?
Applications are assessed based on eligibility, the relevance of the event and compliance with the scheme guidelines.
What happens if the report is not submitted within the prescribed time?
Applicants who fail to submit the report may not be considered for future financial assistance under the scheme.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are assessed based on eligibility, the relevance of the event and compliance with the scheme guidelines.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines dbtyas-sports.gov.in (PDF)
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