Tamil Nadu Government launched Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme in Trichy on 7th of February 2024. Objective is to support and encourage to take part and do good in the field of Sports. Free of Cost Sports Kit will be distributed among meritorious players who played Cricket, Silambam, Badminton, Volleyball, Football. Read the full article to know more.
TN Kaliagnar Sports Kit Scheme Highlights | |
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| Scheme Name | Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | 7th of February 2024. |
| Benefits Provided | Sports Kit will be Provided Free of Cost. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Tamil Nadu Students or Players |
| Responsible Department | Youth and Sports Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu. |
| How to Apply | Through Application Form of Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme. |
Introduction of Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme: A Brief Insight
- A Valedictory Function was organized by Sports Department of Tamil Nadu on 1st of February 2024 in Chennai.
- Function was attended by Honorable Sports Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri. Udhayanidhi Stalin.
- He congratulated the attendees for the recent achievement of Tamil Nadu State in which State secure 2nd place in medal tally after Maharashtra in Khelo India Games.
- This is the best performance of Tamil Nadu State in any National Sports Event.
- While delivering his speech Sh. Udhayanidhi Stalin gave a gift to sports players students of Tamil Nadu by announcing new scheme for them.
- Sports Minister Sh. Udhayanidhi Stalin said that at Trichy and on 07-02-2024 a new scheme called “Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme will be launched by the department of sports.
- The main aim behind launching Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme is to encourage players of Tamil Nadu to perform better in National as well as International Sports Events and win medals for State and for India.
- Youth and Sports Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu Government is the nodal department of this scheme.
- Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme is also known as “Kalaignar Free of Cost Sports Kit Scheme” or “Kalaignar Sports Kit Thittam”.
- Sports Kit will be provided to all eligible students/ players of Tamil Nadu under this scheme.
- Sports Kit provided under Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme will be absolutely free of cost, no amount will be charged from players or students for the distributed kit.
- Kalaignar Sports Kit will only distributed among students or players residing in Rural Areas of Tamil Nadu.
- These free of cost sports kit will be distributed in 12,000 village panchayats of Tamil Nadu State Rural Areas.
- 33 Items related to Exercise and Sports for each and every village panchayat will be provided for players under Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme.
- Following are the Eligible Games for which free of cost sports kit will be provided under Kalaignar Sports Kit Thittam :-
- Football.
- Badminton.
- Vollyball.
- Silambam.
- Cricket.
- Interested Sports Person or Players can apply for sports kit under Kalaignar Free Sports Kit Scheme by applying through Application Form which is available in Gram Panchayat Office.
Benefits of Provided to Sports Players
- Benefits that are provided to Students/ Players of Tamil Nadu under Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme are as follows :-
- Sports Kit will be Provided Free of Cost.
- No Money from Players will be Charged for Sports Kit.
- Free of Cost Sports Kit will be provided for below mentioned sports :-
- Silambam.
- Football.
- Badminton.
- Cricket.
- Volleyball.
Eligibility Conditions for Beneficiaries
- Government of Tamil Nadu sets the following eligibility conditions for beneficiaries in order to provide them free of cost sports kit under Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme :-
- Only Residents of Tamil Nadu are Eligible to Apply.
- Applicant should be a Student and a Player.
- Beneficiary Player should be a resident of Rural Area.
- Further Eligibility Criteria will be released with guidelines.
Documents Required at the Time of Apply
- Documents that are required at the time of applying for free of cost sports kit under Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme of Government of Tamil Nadu are :-
- Domicile of Tamil Nadu.
- Aadhar Card of Beneficiary.
- Family Income Certificate.
- Mobile Number.
How Sports Person Can Apply for Sports Kit
- Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme of Tamil Nadu Government was launched on 07-02-2024 at Trichy.
- Beneficiary Students/ Sport Person can apply to get free of cost sports kit by applying through Offline Application Form.
- Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme Offline Application Form can be obtain from any of the following office :-
- District Office of Youth and Welfare Department.
- Office of Gram or Village Panchayat.
- Fill the application form carefully without any mistake.
- Attach hard copy of all the documents with the form.
- Now submit it in the same office.
- Officials of Youth and Welfare Department will scrutinized the application form and documents.
- Students/ Sport Person will be shortlisted from every village for kit distribution.
- Sports Person/ Student will be informed about sports kit distribution program on their registered mobile number.
- Free of Cost Sports Kit will be distributed to selected students/ sports person by their Gram Panchayat.
- Only Offline Application Mode is available, Beneficiary Students cannot apply through Online Application Form of Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme.
- Also there is no website of Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme available.
Important Links Available for Scheme
- Tamil Nadu Government’s Kalaignar Sport Kit Scheme Application Form is available in the below-mentioned offices :-
- Village Gram Panchayat Office.
- District Office of Youth and Sports Development Department.
Contact Details in Case of Help
- In case of any assistance or help needed for Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme, Beneficiary Students can contact the office of their Village Gram Panchayat or Tamil Nadu Government’s Youth and Sports Welfare Department District Office.
Scheme Conclusion
- Very good initiative by Tamil Nadu Government to promote sports in State. Meritorious Students who are good at sports can avail the benefit of Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme and make themselves prepared for big tournaments.