Question

Which scheme of the Indian government provides lump sum ex-gratia assistance to outstanding sportspersons of yesteryears?

• A. Major Dhyan Chand National Scheme for Sportsperson
• B. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
• C. Maulana Azad National Scheme for Outstanding Sportsperson
• D. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Protsahan Yojana

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons

The Indian government scheme that provides lump sum ex-gratia assistance to outstanding sportspersons of yesteryears is the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons (PDUNWFS). Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Program for Sportspersons. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) was set up in March, 1982 with a view to assisting outstanding Sportspersons of yesteryear, living in indigent circumstances who had brought glory to the Country in sports