Khel Mahakumbh
The scheme “Khel Mahakumbh” by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote sports culture and identify grassroots talent through cash prizes and structured competitions, benefiting all individuals and students across Gujarat.
About This Scheme
Launched in 2010, the scheme “Khel Mahakumbh” by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to foster sportsmanship, encourage mass participation in sporting events, and recognize talent across all age groups through free sports services, structured competitions, and significant monetary rewards. The scheme has witnessed continuous growth in participation since its inception and provides opportunities for outstanding performers to benefit from further sports training and development schemes under the Sports Authority of Gujarat. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Winners of competitions receive cash prizes worth ₹45,00,00,000/- in total.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native of Gujarat or should have been studying, residing, working, or doing business in Gujarat for the past 2 years.
Students must participate from the taluka/district where their school or college is located.
Employees transferred from other states are eligible if their transfer to the district occurred at least 6 months before the date of registration.
Note: The applicant can register for a maximum of 2 sports only.
Application Process
Apply Online
Participation Flow:
School/college students to register via their respective institutions.
Non-students can register via the District Sports Training Center.
After registration, players participate at various levels, starting from school/village level progressing up to state level.
Website for Registration & Details:
https://khelmahakumbh.gujarat.gov.in
Contact Us:
Director General, Sports Authority of Gujarat
Sports,Youth & Cultural Activities Department
Block No 14, 3rd Floor Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10, Gandhinagar
079-232 54791
Toll Free No.: 1800 274 6151
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance: Winners of competitions receive cash prizes worth ₹45,00,00,000/- in total.
Application Process
Apply Online
Participation Flow:
School/college students to register via their respective institutions.
Non-students can register via the District Sports Training Center.
After registration, players participate at various levels, starting from school/village level progressing up to state level.
Website for Registration & Details: https://khelmahakumbh.gujarat.gov.in
Contact Us:
Director General, Sports Authority of Gujarat
Sports,Youth & Cultural Activities Department
Block No 14, 3rd Floor Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector-10, Gandhinagar
079-232 54791
Toll Free No.: 1800 274 6151
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Khel Mahakumbh |
| Short Title | KMK |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 6 — Any years |
| Area | Rural |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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