Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports

The scheme of PDUNWFS is being implemented with the objective of providing financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons/family members living in indigent circumstances for various purposes like ameliorate condition, medical treatment, injuries, procurement of sports equipment etc.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance for medical treatment of sports-related injuries
  • Support for procurement of sports equipment and gear
  • Financial aid to improve living conditions of sportspersons
  • Assistance to family members of sportspersons in indigent circumstances
  • Direct financial support for various welfare purposes

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 10–100 years
  • Must be an outstanding sportsperson recognized at national or state level
  • Must be living in indigent (poor) circumstances
  • Family members of eligible sportspersons may also apply
  • Open to all Indian citizens regardless of caste or gender
  • No specific age limit mentioned, but must be an active or former sportsperson

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Bank Passbook
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Sports Achievement Certificate
  5. 5. Medical Report
  6. 6. Identity Proof

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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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
10–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports

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