Delhi Govt Announces Incentives For Student Athletes

The Delhi government has announced major incentives aimed at supporting student athletes and promoting digital education. Under the new initiative, school students from Class 6 to 12 who participate in sports at the state or national level will receive incentive amounts ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh, depending on their performance level. Elite athletes competing at national and international levels will be eligible for an annual incentive of ₹20 lakh. Additionally, as part of the Mukhyamantri Digital Education Scheme, around 1,200 underprivileged but meritorious students who have passed Class 10 will be awarded high-performance i7 laptops to aid their academic journey. These steps, announced by Delhi Minister Ashish Sood, aim to empower and motivate young talent in both academics and sports.