Delhi Government’s Cash Rewards Boost for Olympic & Paralympic Medalists

The Delhi government has significantly increased cash rewards for Olympic and Paralympic medal winners to promote sports excellence and youth empowerment. The decision was taken under the newly launched Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, aiming to recognize and reward sporting talent at the international level.

Background

Earlier, Olympic gold medallists received ₹3 crore in Delhi now they will receive 7 crore. Recognizing the growing need to support athletes, the government decided to raise the incentives, aligning them with national goals to promote sports as a career.

Significance

The move aims to encourage more youth to take up sports and strive for excellence. By providing financial rewards and job security, the scheme supports athletes in focusing entirely on training and competition.

Objectives

  • To reward international sports achievement
  • To offer dignified career opportunities to medal-winning athletes
  • To promote sports participation among youth, especially in urban areas

Key Features

  1. ₹7 crore for Olympic & Paralympic Gold medalists
  2. ₹5 crore for Silver and ₹3 crore for Bronze winners
  3. Grade A government jobs for Olympic Gold and Silver medalists
  4. ₹3 crore for Asian & Para Asian Games Gold, ₹2 crore for Silver, ₹1 crore for Bronze

Additional Initiatives

  • Launch of Mukhyamantri Digital Education Scheme
  • 1,200 laptops for high-performing Class 11 students in government schools
  • Computer labs to be set up across all Delhi government schools
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