Sportsman Fitness Center

Question: The government of Uttar Pradesh will provide how much amount in the form of pension/month for retired international players?
(a) Rs 10,000
(b) 15,000
(c) 20,000
(d) 25,000
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On 28th February, 2018, the Sports and Youth Welfare Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Chetan Chauhan inaugurated the Sportsman Fitness Center at Shringar Nagar, Alambagh (Lucknow).
  • For the promotion of sports in every district by the State Government, Competitions will be organized twice a year, which will organize different competitions for players of cities and villages.
  • Recruitment process of players in government jobs has been started after 25 years by the present government.
  • Soon, the recruitment process will be started in 11 departments, in which 2 percent of the players will be included.
  • The state government will provide pension of Rs. 20,000/month to retired international players.
  • It is known that the Uttar Pradesh Government will award Rs. 6 crore, Rs. 4 crore and Rs. 2 crore respectively for the gold medal, silver medal and bronze medal winners in the Olympics to encourage sportspersons.

Reference:
http://information.up.nic.in/attachments/files/5a96bfa9-3014-4537-85d1-27270af72573.pdf