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Delhi Government Approves Rs 9.75 Crore Financial Aid for 123 Athletes
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News18•11-10-2026, 16:45
Delhi Government Approves Rs 9.75 Crore Financial Aid for 123 Athletes
- •Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood approved Rs 9.75 crore in financial assistance for 123 sportspersons under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana.
- •The beneficiaries include 89 elite athletes and 34 school-level athletes across various sporting disciplines.
- •To ensure transparency, 60 per cent of the approved amount will be transferred directly to verified bank accounts in the first phase.
- •Elite sportspersons can receive up to Rs 20 lakh per individual for specialised coaching, equipment, nutrition, and training.
- •The scheme has expanded to cover both traditional and emerging sports like Wushu, Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and roller skating.
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The Delhi government has approved Rs 9.75 crore in financial assistance for 123 sportspersons under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY).
To ensure transparency, 60 percent of the approved amount (Rs 5.85 crore) is transferred directly to the verified bank accounts of beneficiaries in the first phase. The remaining Rs 3.90 crore is released following the verification of utilisation certificates and supporting vouchers.
Under the scheme, elite sportspersons can receive financial assistance of up to Rs 20 lakh per individual to help cover specialised coaching, modern sporting equipment, nutrition, and training requirements.
