Archive · 2 Oct 2025
PCMC Revives Sports Scheme After Five Years; 44 Players Benefit
Imagine a program called Kheladu Dattak Yojana that helps athletes in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
This program gives money to athletes so they can focus on sports.
It was stopped for five years, but now it's back!
A total of 44 players who applied will get 6,000 rupees each month for two years.
The money can be used for nutritious diet and equipment.
This scheme started in 2013.
The revival came after the local media brought the issue to the PCMC's attention.
The Kheladu Dattak Yojana has been revived after a five-year gap.
44 out of 58 applicants were approved for the scheme.
Each eligible player will receive ₹6,000 per month for two years.
The scheme aims to support state and national-level players.
The PCMC's Sports Department is managing the scheme, with a total budget of ₹74 lakh.
- Who
- 44 eligible sportspersons in Pimpri-Chinchwad
- What
- The Kheladu Dattak Yojana is being revived to provide financial aid to sportspersons.
- When
- The scheme is revived after a five-year hiatus.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad city, Maharashtra
- Why
- To encourage sports and support local athletes.
- Scheme Name
- Kheladu Dattak Yojana
- Players Benefiting
- 44
- Monthly Allowance
- ₹6,000
- Duration of Benefit
- Two years
- Total Expenditure
- ₹74 lakh