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Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Post-Matric Scholarship and Hostels
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Chief Minister's Sports Achievement Awards and Scholarships
Sports Development Department
Cash awards and monthly scholarships for athletes. A new state government took office in May 2026 and reportedly renamed some programmes, so confirm the current name, amount and rules on the official Tamil Nadu portal.
🎁 Benefits
- Reported awards up to ₹3 crore for Olympic gold and a ₹2,000 monthly sports scholarship
✅ Who can apply
- Athletes from Tamil Nadu
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Tamil Nadu residence proof / smart ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, community, marks as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, taluk office / e-Sevai centre or the official Tamil Nadu portal
- Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready
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