Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons
The Government of Sikkim has been providing Cash Incentive Awards to Meritorious Sports persons of Sikkim who have won Gold, Silver, Bronze in the respective sports disciplines at the Zonal Level competitions and above, and have represented Sikkim in international competitions as National team(s).
About This Scheme
The Incentive Awards in the form of Cash assistance to Meritorious Sports Persons of Sikkim constitute a Government policy aimed at encouraging the youth to pave their future by engaging themselves in any sports. The scheme seeks to promote all-round development physically, socially, mentally and emotionally, thereby, contributing to the overall wellbeing of citizens in general.
The award has been introduced with a view to encourage and motivate sportspersons in their pursuit of excellence. The scheme applies for sub-junior/cadet, junior and senior level of sports competitions with equal quantum of awards for both men & women.
However, the achievement in an unauthorized or invitational tournament will not be considered under this scheme. Only tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation at the zonal, national and international levels will be eligible. The disbursement of the cash award under this scheme is organized annually. Eligibility is restricted to sports persons who are Bonafide domiciles of Sikkim.
Benefits
1. Recognition and motivation
2. Financial Support
3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group
4. Promotion of Sports culture
5. Holistic development of individual
Eligibility Criteria
1. Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
2. Eligible for Zonal Level Competitions and above.
3. Bonafede/possessing domicile of Sikkim State
4. Tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation.
5. Both Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
6. Achievement in Veteran tournaments is not included in this scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
1. Invites application through State Sports Associations in format
2. Screening by the Department Committee
3. Approval of the Government
4. Preparation of cash Award for eligible sports persons in terms of Government Notification
5. Disbursement of Cash Awards in any occasion e.g. National Sports Day, State Government functions etc.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
1. Recognition and motivation
2. Financial Support
3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group
4. Promotion of Sports culture
5. Holistic development of individual
Application Process
Apply Offline
1. Invites application through State Sports Associations in format
2. Screening by the Department Committee
3. Approval of the Government
4. Preparation of cash Award for eligible sports persons in terms of Government Notification
5. Disbursement of Cash Awards in any occasion e.g. National Sports Day, State Government functions etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons |
| Short Title | CIA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Sikkim |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 06 May 2026
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