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Financial Assistance to Sportspersons to Pursue Sports Coaching Courses Conducted by SAI, NSNIS, Patiala as a Part of Skill Development Programme to Improve their Employability

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Odisha

The Scheme was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial assistance to sportspersons of Odisha to help them become qualified coaches, by undertaking SAI, NSNIS coaching courses, so as to improve their employability.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to cover coaching course fees
  • Access to recognized SAI and NSNIS coaching programs
  • Skill development and professional qualification in sports coaching
  • Improved employment prospects after course completion

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 15–100 years
  • Residence: Odisha residents only
  • Must be a resident of Odisha
  • Must be an active or former sportsperson
  • Preference may be given to BPL (Below Poverty Line) candidates
  • Must meet the admission criteria of SAI/NSNIS coaching courses

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Residential Certificate
  3. 3. Income Certificate or BPL Certificate
  4. 4. Sports Achievement Certificate
  5. 5. Bank Passbook
  6. 6. Educational Qualification Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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