A monthly pension scheme named the ‘West Bengal Chief Minister’s Honour Scheme for Former Sportspersons’ has been introduced for former athletes of West Bengal. Under this scheme, eligible former sportspersons will receive a monthly pension of ₹10,000.
The pension amount will be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Eligible individuals must apply for this pension and submit the required documents and information during the application process.
Mukhyamantri Kriti Krirabid Samman Yojana
To further encourage the youth towards sports, this pension has been provided to the former players and sportspersons of West Bengal. Under this scheme, the eligible former sportspersons will get a fixed pension of Rs. 10,000 per month. This pension money has been directly deposited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
This pension scheme has been arranged to provide financial assistance to the senior and former sportspersons of West Bengal. The notification regarding this scheme was published on Tuesday, 15th September 2026. In order to ensure proper administration of the scheme, this scheme has also been mentioned in the state budget.
West Bengal Retired Sportspersons Pension Scheme
| Scheme Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Mukhyamantri Kriti Krirabid Samman Yojana |
| Type of Scheme | Monthly Pension Scheme |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Beneficiaries | Former Players and Athletes |
| Eligibility | The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal and should be 40 years of age or above. |
| How to Apply | The application process is Offline. |
| Benefit Provided | Monthly Pension |
| Pension Amount | ₹10,000 per month |
| Pension Disbursed Through | State Sports Department |
Real Purpose of The Chief Minister’s Kriti Sportspersons’ Honor Scheme
We want to further encourage young people to take up sports, and the Government of West Bengal has launched this initiative. Moreover, the introduction of such schemes by the state government helps promote sports among the people of the state and drives the movement forward.
Scheme Benefits
- Under this scheme, eligible former players and sportspersons will get a pension of Rs. 10,000 per month.
- Through this, arrangements have been made to provide financial assistance to the veteran and former players of the state every month.
Eligibility Criteria For Athlete/Player
The eligibility conditions given in the notification are mentioned below in simple terms:-
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
- The applicant must be 40 years of age or above.
- Players who have won medals representing West Bengal in National Games or similar competitions are eligible to apply.
- Those who have represented India in international competitions like Olympic, World Championship, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Para Sports etc. are also eligible for this benefit.
- Note: Players or sportspersons who are currently employees of the Central Government or State Government will not be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
- Voter ID Card.
- PAN Card.
- Age proof showing 40 years of age.
- West Bengal Domicile Certificate or Residential Certificate.
- Sports achievement documents.
- Income Certificate.
- Affidavit stating that the applicant is not a government employee.
- Bank account details for getting the pension, including Account Number and IFSC Code.
- Passport size photograph of the applicant.
Application Process for Mukhyamantri Kriti Krirabid Samman Yojana
- All eligible applicants must submit their applications to the District Magistrate’s office in the district.
- Candidates from Kolkata can submit their applications along with the required documents to the Joint Secretary.
- First, you have to collect the application form from the official website of the State Sports and Youth Department or from the concerned office.
- Then fill the form carefully and submit all the above documents along with the form.
- After the pension starts, every beneficiary has to submit the Life Certificate before 30th November every year.
Selections Process
- A selection committee will be constituted by the state government to select eligible players for this scheme.
- This committee may include the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, and Secretary-level officers.
- The committee members will verify all documents submitted along with the applications. Upon completion of the verification process, eligible players will start receiving a monthly pension of ₹10,000.
