The Punjab State Sports Council started a program Scheme of pension for eminent sports persons (Punjab) to give money each month to veteran athletes. These athletes did great things for India when they were young at big international competitions.
This program is important for the Punjab State Sports Council for sports. It shows talented athletes that if they become champions at big international competitions, the Punjab State Sports Council will support them with money each month for their whole life.
Athletes spend their best years focusing hard on training, instead of other opportunities. The monthly money is to compensate for the opportunities they missed to reach their high goals and success in sports.
The money each month will be for their whole life. If they die, their wife/husband or parents can keep getting the money.
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What Is The Eligibility Criteria?
Below mentioned points are necessary to qualify for this scheme
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Played on Indian teams at the Olympics, World Cups, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, tennis Davis Cup, or cricket tests/one day.
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Be at least 40 years old.
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Come from Punjab, even if they didn't play for Punjab's team at the National Games before the big international competitions.
How To Apply For The Punjab Scheme Of Pension
To apply for this scheme first one needs to:-
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Go to the District Sports Officer who is charged with the responsibility of the District Sports Councils.
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Obtain the application form free of charge at this place.
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Attach to Agreement at the bottom of the page left side and right side.
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Fill it out with all details.
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In copy, Submit the form and required documents to the District Sports Officer.
The District Sports Officer shall verify the application and the documents as presented. If everything is well, they will forward the application to the honorary Secretary / Chairman, Punjab-State-Sports-Council for completing the formalities and sanctioning the monthly money.
What Documents Are Required?
Important documents to avail the benefits of this scheme are as follows:-
Benefits Under This Scheme
Pension amounts for competing at different levels:
| Competition Levels | Monthly Pension Amount |
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| Asian Games | ₹600 |
| Commonwealth Games | ₹600 |
| Test Matches/One Day International in Cricket | ₹1000 |
| Davis Cup in Tennis | ₹1000 |
| Official World Cup | ₹1000 |
| Olympic Games | ₹1000 |
Conclusion
This program is a good idea that respects and thanks athletes for what they did in sports around the world. By giving them money forever, the Council knows how hard they worked and wants them to have what they need.
This program helps athletes from before and encourages new athletes too. New athletes will try hard because they know that if they win big competitions, the Council will help them even after they stop playing sports.
To avail of this facility by the Punjab government, you can check detailed guidelines here.
