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Sports Ministry releases financial help of Rs 2.54 crore for sportspersons

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the financial assistance has been provided to 78 athletes, former athletes and coaches

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Financial assistance to deaf tennis player Jafreen Shaik was provided  from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons

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PTI

Updated: 3 Feb 2022 1:32 PM GMT

The Sports Ministry has released financial assistance to the tune of Rs 2.54 crore (2,54,03,910) for athletes and coaches during the period April 2020 till January 2022 under the 'Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons' (PDUNWFS).

The scheme provides for grant of suitable financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons now living in indigent condition, medical treatment, procurement of sports equipments, participation in national and international events etc.

In a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said the financial assistance has been provided to 78 athletes, former athletes and coaches, which also includes sportspersons, who have been facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistance under this fund is demand driven and financial help is provided to eligible players based on applications.

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