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Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports: Publication of Outstanding Works on Sports Related Subjects

Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports

Department: Department of Sports

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the publication of outstanding works, journals, e-publications, online content, and web-based applications related to sports and games, thereby promoting sports knowledge, research, and awareness among stakeholders and the general public.

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About This Scheme

The scheme-component "Publication of Outstanding Works on Sports Related Subjects" under the "Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports", is implemented by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India under the Scheme of Human Resources Development in Sports (2022-23 to 2025-26). The scheme aims to promote sports knowledge, research, and awareness through financial assistance for the publication of high-quality sports-related works, journals, e-publications, online content, and web-based applications. Assistance is provided to eligible publishing houses, web companies, reputed organizations, authors, content developers, and app developers whose publications or digital content significantly contribute to the sports sector. The scheme also supports dissemination of sports information, development of online learning resources, and promotion of exchange of ideas among sports stakeholders. Applications are considered through a structured appraisal and approval process conducted by the Department of Sports.

Benefits

₹5.0 L

Publication Grant: Financial assistance up to 50% of the publication cost. - Maximum Assistance for Publications: Up to ₹5,00,000/- per publication. - Journal Assistance: Up to ₹5,00,000/- per journal for a period not exceeding 3 years. - E-Publication Support: Assistance for e-publications and digital sports content. - Online Content Development: Financial support for the development and hosting of sports-related online content. - Sports Application Development: Assistance for the development of web-based applications related to sports. - Sports Knowledge Dissemination: Support for the publication of technical and educational sports literature. - Regional Language Promotion: Assistance for sports literature published in regional languages.

Required Documents

  • All information as per the application form.
  • A breakup of the publishing costs.
  • A copy of the agreement/ contract with the author of the publication, where applicable.
  • Declaration that the publication does not violate any Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and has not been published before.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹5.0 L