AI SummaryUttarakhand government's Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana 2026 is accepting applications for the current year through the state sports department. The scheme gives a monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,500 to budding sportspersons aged 8 to 14 years so that young talent in the state gets proper training and support.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Mukhya Mantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan scheme on National Sports Day, 29 August 2022. The scheme was started on the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. In this article, we will tell you about the Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana complete details including benefits, eligibility, selection process and how to apply.
Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana 2026
Under the Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana 2026, the state government provides a monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,500 to budding sportspersons. A total of 3,900 budding sportspersons including 1,950 boys and an equal number of girls are given the scholarship every year. The chief minister of Uttarakhand state also appointed eight sports coaches in each district.
The scheme is run by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. It finds and nurtures young sporting talent by giving monthly financial support to promising children aged 8 to 14 years. The selection of players is done through the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT) and battery test, and the scholarship is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana
The main benefit of the scheme is the monthly scholarship given to young sportspersons. Every year, 150 boys and 150 girls are selected from each district, which means a total of 3,900 players across the state get the benefit.
- Monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,500 is given to each selected player for one year.
- Every district selects 150 boys and 150 girls, with 25 boys and 25 girls in each age band from 8 to 14 years.
- The scholarship is paid directly to the bank account of the eligible player through DBT payment.
Eligibility Criteria
Any applicant must fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria to become eligible for the Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana:
- He or she must be a permanent resident of the Uttarakhand state.
- Applicant must be a sportsperson and must pass the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT).
- The age of the candidate must lie between 8 to 14 years.
Selection Process
The selection of players is done through trials. The trials start from the block level and end at the final district level. Each district selects its own players and gives them the scholarship for one year. After one year, trials are held again and newly selected players get the scholarship.
Highlights of Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Beneficiaries | Sportspersons aged 8 to 14 years |
| Benefit Amount | Rs. 1,500 per month |
| Total Beneficiaries | 3,900 players every year |
| Application Mode | Through state sports department |
| Official Website | sports.uk.gov.in |
Creation of CM Sports Development Fund
On the occasion of National Sports Day, a programme was held in Dehradun where the Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana was launched. On this occasion, sports scholarships were announced for upcoming players aged 8 to 14 years. The appointment of sports coaches for every district and the creation of the Chief Minister's Sports Development Fund to give financial benefits to players were also announced.
Chief Minister's Sports Development Fund has been created to give quick financial benefits to the players in accordance with rules. A 4% reservation for skilled players in state services has also been announced. Dhami said the contractual trainers of the Uttarakhand sports department would be given an honorarium at par with the honorarium payable to the contractual trainers of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Udiyaman Khiladi Unnayan Yojana
Applications for the scheme are invited through the state sports department. The official scholarship page of the sports department provides the scholarship form and the criteria for selection. The steps to apply are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official scholarship page of the Uttarakhand sports department at sports.uk.gov.in.
STEP 2 - Download the scholarship form and the battery test criteria PDF from the page.
STEP 3 - Fill the form with the required details and submit it through the district sports office before the last date.
STEP 4 - Appear for the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT) and battery test for selection.
Official Documents and Links
The official scholarship page of the Uttarakhand sports department provides the press note, scholarship criteria, government order, scholarship form and battery test criteria. These documents can be downloaded from the official page.
- Press note for the scheme (PDF)
- Scholarship criteria (PDF)
- Scholarship form (PDF)
- Battery test criteria for players aged 8 to 14 years (PDF)
Source / Reference Link: https://theprint.in/sport/uttarakhand-cm-launches-scheme-for-upcoming-players/1106924/