The activities pertain to a sequence of events undertaken by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs on behalf of the Government of Jharkhand in granting the lifetime pension to sportspersons after they would have rendered services up to their retirement. Any other allowances for sportspersons in active service include those from Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand award-winners to those who’ve participated in the Olympic Games and have got medalist status at Asian Games or Commonwealth Games. Thus, the highlights of the pension scheme would be to provide long-lasting financial security after retirement.
Benefits
- Retired sportspersons shall receive a monthly pension of ₹10,000.
- Dependent relatives (spouse and minor children) will be entitled to plain benefits of ₹5,000/- per month.
- Pension shall be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Eligibility
- Should be a resident of Jharkhand.
- Should be a retired sportsperson or dependents of the athletic deceased.
- Should have received an Arjuna, Dronacharya, or Dhyan Chand award, should have participated in Olympics, or won medals in the Commonwealth or Asian Games.
- To be aged at least 40 years (with age relaxation of 10 years being offered to medically retired athletes).
- Should not be an employee of any government post, PSU, or national/special state pension scheme.
- Should not have any criminal convictions registered against him/her.
- Should not be receiving pensions from the Government of India or any other state government.
Application Process
Offline
- Download the application form from the official website.
- Fill out the form and attach all required self-attested documents.
- Submit the form to the District Sports Officer (DSO).
- Request an acknowledgment with submission details (date, time, unique ID if applicable).
Processing of Applications by Concerned Authorities
- Verification: The DSO checks the application and forwards it to the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs.
- Approval: The Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022 Committee reviews and approves eligible applications.
- Disbursement: The pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Identity & Age Proof: Matriculation certificate (for literate applicants), Aadhaar Card, Voter ID (for illiterate applicants).
- Sports Achievement Certificates: Proof of national or international recognition in sports.
- Medical & Income Proof: Disability Certificate (if applicable), Annual Income Certificate.
- Dependency Proof: List of dependent family members with relationship, age, and occupation.
- Government Assistance Proof: Proof of previous pension or assistance (if applicable).
- Legal Declarations: Court Conviction Declaration (if applicable), Anti-Doping Declaration.
- Bank Details: Copy of bank passbook with IFSC code.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who would get this scheme or have the benefits from it?
The scheme would cover retired sports persons of national or international fame within their particular sports disciplines. - What is the pension amount?
The pension amount for sportspersons upon retirement is fixed at ₹10,000/-; a dependent spouse and minor children of a deceased athlete receive ₹5,000/- among themselves. - For those under 40 years of age, can they apply?
No, unless he’s a medical retiree. And in that case, age relaxation may be permitted for years. - Is this scheme open for an individual who gets pensions from other Government Schemes?
No, those receiving pensions from any Government scheme, whether from the Central or State schemes, are not eligible. - Where do I submit the application?
Application for the scheme is to be submitted offline through the District Sports Officer (DSO) according to the Jharkhand Sports Policy, 2022. - How does verification of applications take place?
The application is examined by the District Sports Officer (DSO) with reference to the documents presented and, if all is fine, is sent for further approval. - How is a candidate selected?
An application for the same shall be referred for consideration to the Committee, which, based on the 2022 Jharkhand Sports Policy, on finding satisfactory and of good merit, would approve it for the purpose of aiding through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in providing the pension. - Can I nominate my dependents for the pension?
Yes, a spouse or minor children of the deceased sportsperson can nominate for the said pension scheme.