Travel Grant to Sports Specialists
 

The scheme of 'Travel Grant to Sports Specialists' was introduced during the year 1987 in pursuance of the resolution of National Sports Policy, 1984. The objective of the Scheme is to promote and encourage research and development in the field of' sports and physical education. Under this Scheme, the Department. provides passage cost for international travel for attending important academic conferences. etc.

The scope of the scheme was expanded to cover other sports specialists including coaches. The purpose is primarily to create a pool of qualified and knowledgeable sports specialists whose services can be availed by sportspersons and others. During 1995-96, three scholars were given such assistance. The budget provision for this scheme was Rs. 3.00 lakh.