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Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons

The Government of Sikkim has been providing Cash Incentive Awards to Meritorious Sports persons of Sikkim who have won Gold, Silver, Bronze in the respective sports disciplines at the Zonal Level competitions and above, and have represented Sikkim in international competitions as National team(s).

Ministry / Department
Sports & Youth Affairs Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

What is Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons?

The Government of Sikkim has been providing Cash Incentive Awards to Meritorious Sports persons of Sikkim who have won Gold, Silver, Bronze in the respective sports disciplines at the Zonal Level competitions and above, and have represented Sikkim in international competitions as National team(s).

Benefit
1. Recognition and motivation 2. Financial Support 3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group 4. Promotion of Sports culture 5. Holistic development of individual <br> <br>
Level
State — Sikkim
Ministry / Dept.
Sports & Youth Affairs Department
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
Last verified
18 Jun 2026

Overview

The Incentive Awards in the form of Cash assistance to Meritorious Sports Persons of Sikkim constitute a Government policy aimed at encouraging the youth to pave their future by engaging themselves in any sports. The scheme seeks to promote all-round development physically, socially, mentally and emotionally, thereby, contributing to the overall wellbeing of citizens in general.

The award has been introduced with a view to encourage and motivate sportspersons in their pursuit of excellence. The scheme applies for sub-junior/cadet, junior and senior level of sports competitions with equal quantum of awards for both men & women.

However, the achievement in an unauthorized or invitational tournament will not be considered under this scheme. Only tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation at the zonal, national and international levels will be eligible. The disbursement of the cash award under this scheme is organized annually. Eligibility is restricted to sports persons who are Bonafide domiciles of Sikkim.

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Benefits

1. Recognition and motivation

2. Financial Support

3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group

4. Promotion of Sports culture

5. Holistic development of individual

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Eligibility

  • Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
  • Eligible for Zonal Level Competitions and above.
  • Bonafede/possessing domicile of Sikkim State
  • Tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation.
  • Both Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
  • Achievement in Veteran tournaments is not included in this scheme.
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Area: SikkimBenefit: other

Documents Required

Check the official website for the required-document list.

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Offline application

    1. Invites application through State Sports Associations in format 2. Screening by the Department Committee 3. Approval of the Government 4. Preparation of cash Award for eligible sports persons in terms of Government Notification 5. Disbursement of Cash Awards in any occasion e.g. National Sports Day, State Government functions etc. <br>

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