Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, officially known as the Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana, is a Delhi Government initiative that provides financial and training support to eligible sportspersons. The scheme aims to help athletes develop their sporting skills, access better training facilities, participate in major competitions and achieve higher levels of performance. It also recognises sporting achievements by providing cash incentives to eligible players who perform well in recognised competitions. The approach mirrors how the Delhi Government backs young talent in other fields, as it does through the Delhi Talent Hunt Hauslon Ki Udaan Scheme, which gives performers and artists a platform and cash rewards of their own.

The Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana covers five support categories: School Sportsperson Training Support, Elite Training Support, Participation Support, Achievement Recognition and Grassroots Training Support. These categories aim to support school-level athletes, high-performing sportspersons, young athletes training at government sports centres and players seeking assistance for international competitions or recognition for their sporting achievements. The type and amount of assistance depend on the applicable component, the applicant's eligibility and the conditions prescribed by the Delhi Government.

Under Participation Support, eligible sportspersons can receive reimbursement of up to ₹2 lakh for approved travel, lodging, boarding and tournament fees for qualifying international tournaments. Applicants must satisfy the prescribed conditions, including at least 3 years of Delhi residence, and cannot receive support for more than one tournament in a financial year under this component. They must also submit the required participation proof, expense documents and other supporting records.

Through Elite Training Support and School Sportsperson Training Support, the scheme helps eligible athletes meet their training requirements and improve their performance. Achievement Recognition provides cash incentives for qualifying sports achievements, subject to the competition category and applicable rules. The government determines the assistance according to the relevant component and notification, so applicants should verify the approved amount and conditions before applying.

Sportspersons interested in the Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana can check the eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, application process and important dates through the official scheme portal. Depending on the component, applicants may need to complete an online application and submit a printed, signed copy with supporting documents to the Sports Branch, Directorate of Education, Delhi. Applicants should follow the latest notification for the relevant component because application windows and submission requirements may differ.

In October 2026 the Delhi Government approved Rs 9.75 crore in assistance for 123 sportspersons across the elite and school levels, released in phases against verified bank accounts and expenditure records, and widened the list of sporting disciplines covered to include both traditional and modern games. Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana applications are invited afresh each year through the Directorate of Education's sports portal. Sportspersons must apply online and then submit a signed printout with supporting documents at the Sports Branch. Selection is made on the recommendations of a Committee of Experts constituted under the scheme.

Components of Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana

The Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana includes four components to support sportspersons through training assistance, international tournament participation and cash incentives for sports achievements.

• School Sportsperson Training Support: Supports eligible school-level athletes with training and sports development needs.
• Elite Training Support: Helps eligible high-performing athletes meet their specialised training requirements.
• Participation Support: Provides reimbursement of eligible expenses for qualifying international tournaments.
• Achievement Recognition: Provides cash incentives for eligible achievements in recognised sports competitions.
• Grassroots Training Support: Reportedly provides ₹2,000 per month to eligible young athletes training at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums. The age groups and assistance amount should be confirmed through an official notification before publication.

Scheme Benefits

The Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana supports eligible sportspersons with training, tournament expenses and rewards for sports achievements. The main benefits include:

• Annual financial assistance towards training, for both elite athletes and school-level sportspersons.
• A fixed monthly stipend for young athletes training at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums.
• Reimbursement of the cost of taking part in an international tournament.
• Cash incentives for winning medals at state, national and international events.
• Eligibility for a government job in Delhi for Olympic and Paralympic medallists.
• A separate reward for the coach who trained the medal-winning sportsperson.
• Support for the real costs of a sporting career, including specialised coaching, advanced training, modern sports equipment, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Assistance paid directly into the beneficiary's own verified bank account.

Assistance Amount as per Criteria

The amount of assistance under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana depends on the component you apply under and the level at which you compete. Here is the detailed break-up:

Training Support

• Elite athletes: Up to ₹20 lakh per year for specialised coaching, advanced training, sports equipment and nutrition.
• School-level sportspersons: Up to ₹5 lakh per year for coaching, equipment, competitions, nutrition and other training needs.

Grassroot Training Support Assistance

• Eligible young athletes receive ₹2,000 per month.
• The support covers nutrition, local travel, basic sports equipment and medical needs.
• It applies to the Under-14, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 age groups training regularly at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums.

Participation Support

• Eligible athletes can receive reimbursement of up to ₹2 lakh for one qualifying international tournament per financial year.
• The assistance covers eligible travel, lodging, boarding and tournament fees.
• The tournament must meet the prescribed International Olympic Committee recognition or affiliation requirements.

Achievement Recognition: Cash Incentives for Medal Winners

For other eligible tournaments, the incentive depends on the High Priority, Priority or Other Games category notified by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the year of the competition.

Government Jobs for Olympic and Paralympic Medallists

• Gold medal winners: Eligible for Group A posts in the Delhi Government.
• Silver medal winners: Eligible for Group A posts in the Delhi Government.
• Bronze medal winners: Eligible for Group B posts in the Delhi Government.

How the Assistance is Released

• The approved assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's verified bank account.
• The first instalment covers 60% of the sanctioned amount.
• The remaining 40% is released after verification of utilisation certificates and supporting expenditure vouchers.
• The coach's reward is determined using an affidavit in which the sportsperson identifies the coach who trained them.

Eligibility Requirements

Sportspersons must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Delhi Government for the relevant component of the Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana. The scheme covers sports achievement incentives, elite athlete training and participation in eligible international tournaments. Applicants should check the applicable notification before submitting their applications.

• The applicant must be a sportsperson residing in Delhi for the last three years.
  • Students of a university situated in Delhi and sportspersons training at SAI centres can instead furnish proof of residence in their respective university or SAI hostel in Delhi.
• For Achievement Recognition, the sport must be organised by a federation recognised by the Government of India or the Indian Olympic Association for state and national events.
  • For international events, the federation or association must be recognised or affiliated by the International Olympic Committee.
• Cash incentive for national achievements is given only to players who have represented Delhi State in the national championship.
• The achievement must fall within the relevant financial year. For the 2025-26 Achievement Recognition cycle, the tournament must have been held on or after 1 April 2025.
• For Participation Support, the applicant must not already be receiving Training Support for elite athletes.
• There is no age limit for Participation Support.
• No cash incentive is given for Ranking Tournaments, Federation Cup or Open National tournaments.
• No cash incentive is given for an international championship event in which there were fewer than five participants from different countries.
• A player is paid only once in a year across all international and national achievements.
  • For international tournaments, incentive is given separately for each position won, whether gold, silver or bronze.
  • For national achievements, only one national event is counted, the one carrying the highest amount.
  • State and national incentives are not given together. The event carrying the higher amount is considered.
• Beneficiaries of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons are not barred from this scheme. However, benefits already taken there or under any other Delhi government scheme are adjusted before assistance is released.
• A sportsperson found guilty of age fraud, found to have indulged in doping, or found to be drawing assistance from another state or Union Territory will have the assistance stopped immediately, and amounts already paid will be recovered.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit documents to verify their identity, Delhi residence, sports achievements, bank details and eligibility for financial assistance. The required documents may vary depending on the component under which the sportsperson applies.

For Achievement Recognition

Sportspersons applying for cash incentives for their sports achievements must prepare the following documents:

• Completed online application form, including the printed copy of the submitted application.
• Certificates supporting the sports achievements claimed for the financial year 2025–26.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Proof of Delhi residence for the required 3-year period, such as a Voter ID Card, Passport or domicile certificate.
• Parent's Voter ID Card or other prescribed residence proof, where applicable for minor applicants.
• Hostel residence certificate for eligible students studying at a Delhi university or a Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre, where applicable.
• Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque showing the applicant's bank account details, including the account number, MICR and IFSC codes.

For Participation Support

Sportspersons seeking reimbursement of expenses incurred while participating in eligible international tournaments must submit the following documents, as specified in the relevant circular:

• Completed application form.
• Proof of Delhi residence, such as a Passport or Voter ID Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Selection letter or letter issued by the tournament organiser.
• Certificate confirming participation in the international tournament.
• Air tickets and boarding passes.
• Original bills and receipts for eligible expenses, such as travel, accommodation, boarding and tournament entry fees.
• Proof of payment or other documents establishing the mode of payment for the claimed expenses.
• Certificate of participation in a national tournament in the preceding year, wherever required under the applicable conditions.
• Declaration confirming whether the applicant received sponsorship or other financial or in-kind assistance for the same purpose.
• Affidavit declaring that the applicant has not received duplicate assistance for the same expenses.

The document checklist for Elite Training Support and School Sportsperson Training Support is specified in the Sports Branch circular issued for each application cycle. Applicants should check the live circular on the Directorate of Education website before applying.

Steps to Apply

Applicants can apply for this scheme both online and offline. The process is not the same for every component, so check which one applies to you before you start.

For Achievement Recognition

Sportspersons applying for cash incentives for eligible sports achievements must complete the online application and submit its signed printout with supporting documents.

1. Visit the official Directorate of Education website at www.edudel.nic.in.
2. Click on the "Sports" link available on the page.
3. Click on "Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana".
4. Select "Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana - Achievement Recognition" for the relevant year.
5. Open Part-A, fill in all the relevant columns, upload your photograph and click Submit.
6. Note down the unique Registration ID generated on submitting Part-A. It is needed for the remaining parts.
7. Open Part-B, enter your Registration ID and fill in your achievements. Use the "add" option to enter more than one achievement.
8. Open Part-C, enter your Registration ID, fill in the relevant columns and click Submit.
9. Click on the "Take Print Out" option, enter your Registration ID and generate the complete filled form containing Part-A, Part-B and Part-C.
10. Take a printout of the complete form and sign it in original.
11. Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents.
12. Submit the signed printout along with the enclosures at Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town, Delhi 110009, before the last date.

Once the complete application is submitted through the online module, it cannot be edited under any circumstances. Check every detail carefully before you submit. The printed form and the enclosures must be clearly legible.

For Elite Training Support

• Visit the official Directorate of Education website at www.edudel.nic.in.
• Click on the "Sports" link and open the "Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana" page.
• Select "Elite Training Support" or "School Sportsperson Training Support", whichever applies to you, for the relevant year.
• Fill in the online application form with your personal details and your performance in national or international championships held during the relevant financial year.
• Upload the documents sought in the online module.
• Submit the form online before the closing date and time notified in the circular.
• Take a printout of the submitted application and sign it.
• Submit the hard copy along with the requisite documents at Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town, Delhi 110009, by the separate hard copy deadline.

Only tournaments held on or after the first day of the relevant financial year are considered for this assistance. The selection criteria and the full document checklist for these two components are set out in the Sports Branch circular issued for each cycle, so read the live circular before you apply.

For Grassroot Training Support Assistance

• The Delhi Government has not yet notified an application process for this component.
• Beneficiaries are to be selected from among trainees already enrolled at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums.
• Selection is based on sporting performance and potential, regular attendance, discipline and financial need.
• Performance, attendance and discipline are to be reviewed every quarter.
• Young athletes who train at a government sports centre or stadium should check with their centre for the selection process once the Directorate of Education issues the operational circular.

For School Sportsperson Training Support

• Visit the official scheme portal and select School Sportsperson Training Support for the relevant application year.
• Complete Part A, upload the required photograph and budget estimate, and submit the form to generate a registration ID.
• Enter the registration ID in Part B and provide the required sports achievement and other details.
• Use the report form option to generate and print the completed application.
• Sign the printed form and attach the required residence proof, sports achievement certificates, Aadhaar Card, bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque, and other prescribed documents.
• Submit the application and supporting documents as directed in the relevant official notification.

For Participation Support

1. Check the latest Participation Support circular on the official Delhi Education Sports Branch portal.
2. Collect the Participation Support application format attached to the Sports Branch circular for the relevant year.
3. Fill in your personal details, the name and dates of the tournament, and the country where it was held.
4. Fill in the financial assistance claimed and the full break-up of expenditure, including air fare, entry fee, boarding and lodging, visa fee, local conveyance abroad and kit expenses.
5. Mention any financial assistance or sponsorship received from any other source for the same tournament.
6. Give details of your participation in national tournaments in the preceding financial year.
7. Attach all the required documents, including the affidavit.
8. Sign the application form.
9. Submit the hard copy at the Administration Branch, Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town, Delhi 110009, before the last date.

How to Check Your Application ID Online

1. Visit the Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana page on the Directorate of Education website.
2. Open the Achievement Recognition index page.
3. Click on "Search Application Id For Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana - Achievement Recognition".
4. Enter the requested details to retrieve your application ID.

Important Application Dates for Achievement Recognition 2025–26

The following dates apply to the Achievement Recognition component for the 2025–26 financial year. Applicants must complete the online application and submit the printed application with supporting documents within the prescribed deadlines.

Where to Submit the Printed Application

After completing the online application, applicants must print and sign the complete form, attach the required documents and submit the hard copy to the following address:

Sports Branch
Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi
Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town
Delhi – 110009

Important: Applicants cannot replace the online application with an entirely offline application for Achievement Recognition. The dates above apply only to the 2025–26 Achievement Recognition cycle. Separate dates for Elite Training Support, School Sportsperson Training Support and Participation Support have not been established from the material collected so far.

Relevant Links

• Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana Online Application (Achievement Recognition)
• Mukhyamanti Khel Protsahan Yojana Online Application (Elite Training Support)
• Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana Online Application (School Sportspoerson Training Support)
• Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana Participation Support Application Format
• Mukhyamantri Khel Prothsahan Yojana Official Page
• Directorate of Education Sports Branch
• Sports Branch Circulars
• Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi

Contact Information

• Sports Branch, Directorate of Education, 
  Government of NCT of Delhi, 
  Chhatrasal Stadium, Model Town, Delhi - 110009.