In a historic move to boost India’s sporting future, the Delhi government has significantly increased cash awards for Olympic and Paralympic medallists. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s Cabinet approved a hike that will now see Olympic gold medallists receiving ₹7 crore, silver medallists ₹5 crore, and bronze medallists ₹3 crore.
That’s not all—Gold and Silver winners will now directly receive Group A government jobs, while bronze medallists will be appointed to Group B posts, said Minister Ashish Sood in a press briefing at the Delhi Secretariat.
“This is not just a reward—it’s an investment in India’s sports talent,” said Sood.
Free i7 Laptops for Bright Students
In another major decision, the Cabinet approved the Mukhyamantri Digital Scheme, under which 1,200 meritorious Class 10 students from economically weaker sections will receive high-performance i7 laptops—empowering them for the digital age.
Key Highlights:
₹7 Cr for Olympic Gold
₹5 Cr for Silver
₹3 Cr for Bronze
Group A govt jobs for gold & silver winners
Group B jobs for bronze winners
1,200 Class 10 toppers to get free i7 laptops
This move marks a strong commitment from the Delhi government to promote excellence in sports and education, while also uplifting the youth from underprivileged communities.