UP Sports Policy, 2023

The UP Sports Policy 2023 aims to develop Uttar Pradesh into a leading state for sports excellence by providing financial support to athletes at all levels, building world-class infrastructure, and nurturing talent from grassroots to elite performance.

A. Incentives to Athletes & Players

• Grassroot Athletes: Annual financial assistance of ₹75,000 (junior level) and ₹50,000 (sub-junior level)
• Developmental Athletes: Annual financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 for physical well-being and diet
• Elite Athletes: Annual financial assistance of ₹3,00,000 for physical well-being and diet
• Cashless Health Insurance of ₹5,00,000 per person for athletes, coaches, and sports science staff — plus Personal Accident policy coverage
• State Pension Scheme for sportspersons who represented UP at Senior National level and above — monthly pension based on level of participation
• Cash Awards for performance at various international events
• State recognition: Rani Lakshmibai and Laxman Awards for outstanding sportspersons

B. Incentives for Sports Infrastructure

• UP Sports Development Fund with an initial corpus of ₹100 Cr — for equipment support, foreign training camps, specialised staff (physiologists, psychologists, foreign coaches)
• Financial assistance to schools for sports kits, equipment, dietary support, and sports coach salaries
• Financial support for individuals pursuing certification programs by recognised International Sports Federations (e.g., ITF Level 3 Officiating) or sports education programs (Sports Management/Analytics/Medicine)
• Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for priority sports to provide high-quality residential training support
• Five (5) High-Performance Centres (HPCs) to be established across UP in a phased manner over 5 years — each catering to at least one high-priority sports discipline

Eligibility

• District, state, and national-level athletes in top rankings qualify for athlete support
• Institutions (sports colleges, hostels, accredited academies) meeting set standards are eligible for infrastructure support
• Sports nurseries with basic facilities for priority sports can apply
• International-level athletes in recognised events receive incentives