CIA 2026: Recognising and Rewarding Sikkim's Best Sportspersons
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Quick answer
This scheme provides cash awards to talented sportspersons from Sikkim who win medals in recognised competitions. Eligible sportspersons can apply through their State Sports Associations for recognition and financial support.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Recognition and Financial Support for Athletes |
| Ministry / department | Sports & Youth Affairs Department |
| Level | State Government (Sikkim) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons is a government scheme aimed at encouraging young athletes in Sikkim. It offers cash rewards to those who excel in recognised sports competitions, promoting sports culture and holistic development. The scheme is open to medal winners at zonal, national, and international levels, with applications processed through official sports associations.
Benefits
- Recognition and motivation
- Financial Support
- Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group
- Promotion of Sports culture
- Holistic development of individual
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
- Eligible for Zonal Level Competitions and above
- Bonafide domicile of Sikkim
- Tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation
- Both Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
- Achievement in Veteran tournaments is not included in this scheme
Who cannot apply
- Unauthorized/ Invitational tournaments
- Non-domicile candidate
- Unauthorized sports disciplines
- Veteran tournaments
Documents required
- Application format through State Sports Associations
How to apply
- 1Application is invited through State Sports Associations in the specified format.
- 2The Department Committee screens the applications.
- 3The government approves the eligible applications.
- 4Cash awards are prepared as per government notification.
- 5Awards are disbursed during occasions like National Sports Day or State Government functions.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?+
Medal winners in recognized sports competitions who are bonafide domiciles of Sikkim and participate in tournaments organized under recognised authorities.
How much money is awarded?+
The scheme provides cash awards, but the exact amounts are not specified.
How to apply for the scheme?+
Applications are invited through State Sports Associations in the prescribed format.
When are awards disbursed?+
Awards are disbursed during occasions such as National Sports Day or State Government functions.
What tournaments are recognised?+
Tournaments organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, SAI, or recognised Sports Federations at zonal, national, and international levels.
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