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National Sports Talent Search Grant for SAG 2019

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Eligibility

Junior sportspersons aged 10-18 years

Region

India

Award

Multiple benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Sports Authority of India (SAI) is offering National Sports Talent Search Grant for SAG 2019. The Special Area Games (SAG) scheme aims to scout natural talent for modern competitive sports and games from inaccessible tribal, rural and coastal areas of the country and nurture them scientifically for achieving excellence in sports. The main objective of the Scheme is to train individuals having potential in a given sport in the age group of 10-18 years. The selected sportsperson will receive multiple benefits including boarding expenses, sports kit, education expenses, stipend, and insurance etc.

EligibilityDeadline Date : Closed

To be eligible, the applicant must:

  • Be 12 years to 18 years old for individual sports
  • Be 10 years to 18 years for team sports
  • Be 12 years to 14 years and having a genetic advantage 

Note: Relaxation by DG SAI can be granted on an exceptional basis and after fulfilling certain conditions, limited to 25% of the new induction.

Benefits

The following benefits can be availed by the selected candidates:

For resident trainees:

  • Boarding Expenses (per day per head) Non- Hilly Areas for 330 days- INR 225
  • Per day per head for Hilly Areas for 330 Days- INR 250
  • Sports Kit (per trainee, per annum) (Max. INR 5000)- INR 12000
  • Competition Exposure (per trainee, per annum) 
  • Education Expenses (per trainee, per annum) 
  • Medical Expenses (per trainee, per annum) 
  • Insurance (per trainee, per annum)   
  • Other Expenses (per trainee, per annum)  

Non-Residential Trainees:

  • Sports Kit (per trainee per annum) - INR 4000
  • Competition exposure (per trainee, per annum)- INR 3000
  • Stipend (per trainee, per annum)- INR 6000
  • Insurance (per trainee, per annum)- INR 150
How can you apply?

Apply to a scheme in a simple process shown below:
Step 1: Visit and register on the site by clicking on the "Register" button.​
Step 2: Create a profile.
Step 3: In order to get shortlisted, provide as much information as you can especially if you have been a sportsperson and participated in competitions before.
Step 4: Apply for the scheme - "Special Area Games" before the deadline.

Note: Parents can apply on behalf of their ward.

More Details
Important Dates
  • Scheme start date - 01/04/2017
  • Scheme end date - 31/03/2019
Terms and Conditions

The applicants are eligible for the following sports category:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cycling
  • Fencing   
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Handball
  • Hockey
  • Judo
  • Kabaddi   
  • Karate
  • Kayaking and Canoeing
  • Kho-Kho
  • Lawn Tennis
  • Rowing
  • Sepak takraw   
  • Shooting
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Volleyball
  • Weight-Lifting
  • Wrestling
  • Wushu
Contact Details

Sports Authority of India
Head Office Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex (East Gate)
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

Helpline Number: 011-24362775
Email: contactsaitalenthunt@gmail.com

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FAQ's

Q. How to apply for a scheme?
A. First, the applicants have to register by entering the basic details on the registration page. Once registration is over, they can log in and apply for any scheme after updating the profile.

 

Q. I am above 21 years. Can I apply for a scheme?
A. No. Only 10-18 years old sportspersons are eligible for the scheme.


Q. I could not apply for some schemes. What are the schemes I can apply (or) open for application?
A. At present, three schemes namely SAI Training Centres (STC), Special Area Games (SAG), and Extension Centres are open for the public.

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