Sports ministry announces monthly Stipend for TOP scheme athletes

Rathore's announcement came after examining the recommendation of the Olympic Task Force, headed by Abhinav Bindra, The ministry has chosen 152 elite athletes under the Target Olympic Podium scheme and all the athletes will benefit from this decision.

The stipend will be paid with effect from September 1. "MYAS @IndiaSports announces Rs 50k/month pocket allowance for 152 elite athletes preparing for Tokyo/CWG/Asian Games. Athletes first, always!" Rathore wrote on the official Twitter handle.

The sports ministry has been in contact with all the athletes selected under the scheme to formulate a training and competition exposure plan and to provide any further assistance required for preparation for the prestigious competitions.

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