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Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme

The “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” aims to provide financial support to retired athletes for their lifelong contribution to sports. Athletes, including Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand awardees, Olympic participants, and Commonwealth or Asian Games medalists, receive a monthly pension.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Jharkhand
States and UTsJharkhand
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFinancial Assistance, Sportsperson, Pension

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