Delhi Grassroots Training Support Assistance: Rs 2,000 Monthly Aid for Athletes

Delhi State Government is expanding its already existing scheme, i.e. Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana, with a new monthly stipend of Rs. 2,000, which is known as Grassroots Training Support Assistance. Under this, all the young sportspersons of the state who are getting training at government stadiums and sports centres will get this monthly stipend from the Delhi government.

Delhi Grassroots Training Support Assistance

There is a new big announcement has been made by the government of Delhi, in which they are going to give a monthly stipend of Rs.2K to the young athletes of the state. This scheme was approved by the Delhi Cabinet on 10 September 2026. In this scheme, as stated by the government, all the young athletes trained at Government Stadiums and sports complexes will get this financial assistance.

25% of young athletes who enrol as regular trainees in the eligible sports complex will be covered by the government in the scheme. This means total 100 sports persons will be covered, and it can be enhanced to 150 if the stadium is larger.

Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana

Existing scheme	Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana
Expanded with component	Grassroots Training Support Assistance
Benefits Given	Monthly stipend as financial assistance
Amount	Rs.2K
Beneficiary Cover	Young Athlete
Application Mode	Offline

What is Delhi Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana?

This is an existing scheme of Delhi which is launched to empower youth and also promote sports culture. By implementing this scheme, the state government is trying to encourage the youth towards sports. In this scheme, the government not only promotes sports but also provides financial support to athletes at all levels.

Athletes Covered Under Grassroots Training Support Assistance

• Under 14
• Under 17
• Under 19 and
• Under 21

Features of Scheme

Monthly Stipend	Every month, Rs.2,000 will be given to the athlete who are selected for the scheme for their monthly expenses, i.e. travelling allowance, to buy any sports equipment, medical expenses and nutrition
Athlete Category	In this, the athlete which are covered in the scheme are Under 14, Under 17, Under 19 and Under 21
Total Coverage	The government normally covers 25% of those enrolled as regular trainers
Selection	The selection of the young candidates can be according to their performance, financial need and discipline

Eligibility Criteria for Athletes

Type of Enrolment	Eligible candidates can be enrolled as regular trainees in the government sports complex.
Age limit	You can be in U-14, U-17, U-19, and U-21.
Attendance Record	It is important to have a minimum 80% attendance record to get these benefits.

Check List

• Enrolment proof like registration acknowledgement, ID card, etc.
• Attendance certificate showing your full attendance record issued by the stadium authority.
• For age proof certificate you can submit your Birth certificate or 10th Class school certificate showing your complete date of birth to verify your athlete category.
• Delhi residence proof like your Ration Card, any kind of Bill receipt, Aadhaar card.
• First Page photostat of Bank account number to get monthly financial aid of Rs.2,000. In case of a minor athlete, submit your parent’s bank account details.
• Family Income certificate to show your financial need; this can help for selection.  

Selections Process

In this scheme, financial aid is only given to needy enrolled trainees. So here I am going to discuss the selection process.

• Firs things that, at the time of selection, the government check his/her financial need. So the government gives priority only his/her talent, without any kind of financial trouble.
• Performance: The other things that they determine while making the selection of the candidates is that his skills, growth and sports performance.
• Behaviour: Behaviour like discipline should also be checked during training time. This can be reviewed every 3 months.

How to Avail benefits Under Grassroots Training Support Assistance Delhi?

I know many of the young athlete now wants to know how and where we have to submit the application. So, the application with documents can be submitted by the applicant through their coach of head of the Government Training Sports Complex.

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