To support and inspire the talented athletes of Nagpur, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has launched a special program called ‘Udan Khel’ for those who have won medals in national and international competitions.
Through this scheme, sportspersons will receive financial assistance from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), thanks to the initiative of Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary. The ‘Udan Khel’ program will provide financial support ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh to medal winners at national and international levels.
Regulations have been prescribed for this scheme by the corporation. Accordingly, athletes who have won medals in a range of prestigious competitions—including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, Asian Games, World Championships, Asian Championships, Para Olympic Games, and various junior and senior championships—are eligible for benefits under the ‘Udan Khel’ program. This includes events such as the World Cup, National Games, and National Senior and Junior Olympic Games.
Based on the classifications for the competitions listed, Nagpur city athletes will receive financial assistance through the scheme as follows: Medal winners in international sports events such as the Commonwealth Games, World Cup, and Asian Games/Asian Championships (held every two years) will receive ₹2 lakh. Athletes participating in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games will receive ₹1 lakh. Additionally, sportspersons competing in national sports competitions will be granted ₹21,000 in financial assistance.
Apart from this, financial assistance of Rs 50,000 will be given to the medal winners of Senior National Championships and Junior Group National Championships as well as sports recognized by the Central Department of Sports and Youth Welfare like Olympic Games/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games. In the last three years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, the said players will be evaluated by considering the performance to get financial benefits.