DLSSG

The scheme "District Level Sports School" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Dept., Government of Gujarat, aims to identify and nurture sporting talent through scientifically designed training, education, and sports facilities in residential and non-residential schools across the state.

Launched in 2013-14, the scheme "District Level Sports School" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide intensive sports training and quality education to young athletes by establishing district-level sports schools under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The scheme seeks to identify sporting talent from events such as Khel Mahakumbh and train them using modern infrastructure, scientific methods, expert coaching, and proper nutrition, while ensuring access to formal school education. The initiative began with 9 schools (6 residential and 3 non-residential), and expanded to 24 schools by 2017-18, catering to over 2,500 students in 21 sports disciplines. Selected athletes receive benefits such as accommodation, food, school uniforms, books, sports kits, and equipment. An average of ₹2.25 lakh is spent per player annually, including ₹1 lakh Mediclaim security. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG).

• The applicant should be below 14 years of age.
• The applicant must qualify under one of the following categories:

• Proven Talent (PT):

• The applicant should have already performed at School Games Federation of India (SGFI), State-level, or National-level sports events.
• The applicant must participate in a selection camp for final admission.

• Young Talent (YT):

• The applicant should have participated and secured first place at Taluka/District/Corporation level in Khel Mahakumbh (Under-9 or Under-11 category).
• The applicant must register for Khel Mahakumbh and undergo the selection process.

• In-School Talent:

• The applicant should be identified within a school already running the DLSS program.

> Monetary Support & Facilities:

• Players are provided with free education, stationery, books, accommodation, meals, school uniforms, and modern sports equipment and kits.

> Medical Insurance:

• A Mediclaim security cover of up to ₹1,00,000/- is provided to each selected athlete.

> Expert Coaching & Training:

• Intensive sports training is imparted in morning and evening sessions by expert coaches. In-school players receive additional training in 5 Physical Training (PT) periods.