Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons
PDUNWFS provides one-time financial relief and a monthly pension to former outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and support staff who are now in financial distress, as well as medical and injury assistance. The scheme helps veterans of national and international sports who represented India but are now struggling financially. Apply online via the DBT Sports portal (dbtyas-sports.gov.in) or offline by sending an application to Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
About This Scheme
PDUNWFS provides one-time financial relief and a monthly pension to former outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and support staff who are now in financial distress, as well as medical and injury assistance. The scheme helps veterans of national and international sports who represented India but are now struggling financially. Apply online via the DBT Sports portal (dbtyas-sports.gov.in) or offline by sending an application to Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
Full official description
A scheme named "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons" (PDUNWFS) was launched by the Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports with the aim to provide suitable assistance to the meritorious and outstanding sportspersons of yesteryear who had brought glory to the country in international field who are now living in indigent circumstances. The key objectives of the scheme are as follows:-
To provide suitable assistance to sportspersons injured during the period of their training for competitions and also during the competitions, depending on the nature of the injury.
To provide suitable assistance to sportspersons for medical treatment.
To provide suitable assistance to promote welfare of sportspersons generally in order to alleviate distress among them and their dependents in indigent circumstances.
To provide assistance to sportspersons living in indigent circumstances for training, procurement for sports equipment, participation in national and international sports events etc.
To any other purpose deemed fit by the General Committee.
Benefits
- Lump-sum welfare grant for indigent sportspersons: up to ₹5 lakh
- Monthly pension: ₹5,000/month
- Injury assistance (sustained during training/competition): up to ₹10 lakh
- Medical treatment assistance (for sportsperson or family members): up to ₹10 lakh
- Families of deceased outstanding sportspersons: up to ₹5 lakh
- Coaches and support personnel assistance: up to ₹2 lakh
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Former sportspersons who have retired from active sports and won medals at senior National Championships or participated in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships
- Coaches, physiotherapists, sports doctors, referees, and umpires associated with national coaching camps or senior national championships
- Must be living in financially distressed (indigent) circumstances
- For injury assistance: active, junior, or sub-junior sportspersons injured during training or competition are also eligible
- For training/equipment assistance: sportspersons whose parents live in indigent circumstances
Exclusions
N/A
How to Apply
Step 1: An application for financial assistance from the Fund shall be addressed to the Member-Secretary of the Executive Committee in the prescribed Performa given in the scheme guidelines. The filled signed-in application is required to be sent to the following address: Member - Secretary, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.
1. Registration Process: a) The applicant needs to first register on: https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/Registration. Then need to fill the required personal details including verification of their mobile number through OTP. b) After successful registration, the applicant will get a message that the login credentials have been sent to the registered email ID. 2. Post-Registration Process: a) The applicant need to use the login credentials received on the registered email ID and login on: https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/login. Please remember to refresh captcha before clicking on Log In button. b) After first time login, the applicant will be required to update their other basic details. After filling the details click on ‘Update’ button and the profile will be successfully updated. c) The applicant will click on ‘Schemes’ tab and apply for the "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons" scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the financial assistance provided as a lump sum amount?
Yes, a lumpsum ex-gratia financial assistance is provided to the beneficiary.
Are the sportspersons injured during training covered under this scheme?
Yes, injured sportspersons are eligible for a lump sum ex-gratia financial assistance subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 LPA.
What are benefits provided to the dependents of a deceased sportsperson?
To such dependents, a lumpsum ex- gratia financial assistance, not exceeding Rs. 5.00 lakh in each case, may be provided to the families of deceased outstanding sportspersons living in indigent circumstances.
I am a hockey player who has represented India at national level tournaments. I am disabled as a result of a sports injury. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, you can apply for this scheme.
Can retired sportsperson who fulfill the eligibility criteria apply for this scheme?
Yes, retired sportsperson can also apply in this scheme.
I have only represented India at national level competitions but never at international levels. Can I also apply in this scheme?
Yes, sportsperson who have represented India at national level can apply in this scheme.
Can I apply online for this scheme?
As of now, only offline mode of application is accepted.
What is the deadline for submission of the application?
Applications are open throughout the year.
Am I required to provide my Aadhaar details on the application?
Yes, Aadhaar is a mandatory document.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Following are the mandatory documents required to apply for the scheme:-
- Applicant’s Passport Size Photo and Signature*
- Proof of Age / DOB.*
- Proof of Achievements / Participation in National or International Level sports events.*
- Bank Details*
- Mandate Form*
- Copy of Cancelled Cheque *
- Annual Income of the applicant (from all sources)*
- Declaration (signed by the applicant and two witness*
- Mobile number and Email ID (for online application)*
- All documents must be in PDF.
- PDF document size not exceeding 5MB.
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