Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Health & Wellness,Sports & Culture,Health promotion,Financial assistance,Sports & fitness,Aids/Appliances
Target Beneficiaries
Self Help Groups (SHGS)
Brief Description
The scheme promotes fitness among rural youth by providing financial assistance to the mangal dals for setting up open gyms in each Gram Panchayat. Financial assistance of ₹17,960/- is allocated per gram panchayat for installing open gym/community fitness equipment to encourage fitness & well-being.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. All Gram Panchayats in Uttarakhand are eligible.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- At the Gram Panchayat level, a site is selected for the construction of an open gym. - The proposal is approved by the Gram Sabha and then submitted to the regional Youth Welfare and PRD officer. - Once verified and approved, the allocated amount is disbursed to the Mangal Dal associated with the Gram Panchayat.
Required Documents
- Submission of documents is required in accordance with the department's guidelines to avail the benefits of the scheme.
FAQs
How much financial support is provided?
The amount is ₹17,960/- allocated to the per Gram Panchayat.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Every Gram Panchayat in Uttarakhand is eligible.
Is the grant recurring?
No, it is a one-time grant.
Who receives the fund?
The responsible Mangal Dal is associated with the Gram Panchayat.
What is the process for applying?
The proposal is approved by the Gram Sabha and then submitted to the regional Youth Welfare and PRD officer.
Who verifies the proposals?
The Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Rakshak Dal Officer.