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Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports- Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Support Personnel

Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports

Department: Department of Sports

The scheme aims to develop specialists, coaches, officials, and researchers in sports. Under this scheme, fellowships, training support, research grants, and publication assistance are provided to sports personnel and institutions.

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About This Scheme

The "Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports- Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Support Personnel" by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide assistance to match officials, coaches, and other support personnel for appearing in qualifying examinations and for attending training and courses. > Scheme Implementation: The scheme is implemented by the Department of Sports in association with its autonomous bodies, namely the Sports Authority of India, the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, the National Dope Testing Laboratory, the National Anti-Doping Agency, and the National Sports University. > Components of the Scheme: The scheme will have the following components: (i) Fellowship Programme (ii) Exchange of Knowledge/ Research/ Ideas a) For attending seminars/ workshops/conferences of repute in India or abroad b) For holding training programmes/ seminars/ workshops/ clinics and conferences within the country (iii) Assistance to Match Officials, Coaches and Supporting Personnel (iv) Assistance for Research (v) Publication of Outstanding Works on sports related Subjects

Benefits

> Assistance for undergoing specialised training abroad (not available within the country) is provided to an individual for a period not exceeding 1 year, and covers:

Economy class air fare by the shortest route from the point of embarkation in India to the point of disembarkation in the foreign country, both ways, along with airport tax, local transport, and other incidentals; for journeys inside the country, train fare by Air-Conditioned 2nd Class, both ways, and local transport, with air travel by economy class allowed where the distance exceeds 500 kilometres.

Maintenance allowance up to a maximum of US$ 1,000 per month, payable in local currency.

Actual cost of books, essential apparatus, study tours (coach class fare), and other items specifically recommended by the course in-charge, subject to a maximum of US$ 350 per annum.

Tuition fee, examination fee, and medical and health insurance charges of a mandatory nature, as per actuals.

Required Documents

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Copy of Passport or Other Identification Such as PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card, Driving Licence, or Aadhaar Card.
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Birth Certificate or Secondary School Certificate Indicating the Date of Birth.
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Copy of Institution's Admission Letter Along With Relevant Details.
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No Objection Certificate (NOC) Duly Signed by an Authorised Signatory of the Candidate's Employing Organisation (in case the candidate is employed at the time of application).
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Surety Bond Signed by the Candidate, on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, to Work on Contractual Basis With the Sports Authority of India or a Designated Organisation for a Period of 3 Years (in the prescribed format).

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Level: Central Government