Scholarships for Training of Specialists and Outstanding Sportspersons

The scheme was introduced in the year 1990-91. The purpose is to equip talented outstanding sportspersons, coaches, physical conditioning experts, sports scientists and research experts with the latest techniques of training, coaching and research so that, in the years to come, India could build a pool of experts who could impart training and handle national level athletes/sportspersons. One talented outstanding sportsperson was assisted under the scheme during 1995-96. A sum of Rs. 10 lakhs was provided for this scheme during the year 1995-96.