Delhi Government Approves 9.75 Crore Aid for 123 Athletes
The Delhi government approves Rs 9.75 crore under Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana to support 123 schools and elite athletes with training, coaching, sports equipment, nutrition and development expenses.
Delhi government recently approved Rs 9.75 cr as financial assistance for 123 athletes under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana (MMKPY). The list of athletes includes 34 school students and 89 elite-level sportspersons.
According to a media report, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood has approved the assistance on the recommendation of the Committee of Experts. This funding aims to help athletes manage their expenses, including specialized coaching, sports gear, nutrition, and training.
Delhi government approves Rs 9.75 crore financial assistance for 123 athletes under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana
Financial Assistance for School and Elite-level Athletes
Under this scheme, the elite athletes can avail assistance of up to 20 lakhs each. The government is going to transfer Rs 5.85 cr (which is 60% of the approved amount) and will be directly transferred to the verified bank accounts of the beneficiaries as a part of the first phase. The remaining amount of Rs 3.9 cr will be sent after verification of expense-related documents.
Delhi government's sports support scheme aims to empower athletes with financial assistance for training, equipment and competition at national and international levels
Kabaddi, Basketball and Other Sports To be Covered Under the Scheme
Along with this, the Delhi government is working to add more sporting disciplines under the scheme. Wushu, Kabaddi, roller skating, handball and basketball are some of the sports that have been added for elite athletes. On the other hand, Wushu, roller skating, Mallakhamb and Yogasana will be added for school-level sportspersons.
This govt scheme aims to encourage sporting talent from schools as well as elite athletes by providing financial assistance for their training and development. In a press release, Sood said that sports like physical education are integral for the development of young sportspersons, providing essential training and resources to compete in the National and International Sports events.