National Sports Talent Search Scheme | Identifying India's Sporting Stars

The National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) has been formulated for talent identification in the age group of 8-12 years and nurturing of identified talented sports persons. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

Contents

1 Overview of National Sports Talent Search Scheme
2 Objective and Benefits of National Sports Talent Search Scheme
3 How to apply for National Sports Talent Search Scheme
4 External links

Overview of National Sports Talent Search Scheme

Name	National Sports Talent Search Scheme
Also known as	NSTSS
Launched by	Vice President
Launch year	28 August 2017
Sector	Central sector scheme
Status	Active
Objective	identifying sport talents at an early age and provide financial assistance for their training.
Official website	https://pmjandhanyojana.co.in/national-sports-talent-search-scheme-ntsss-portal-day/

Objective and Benefits of National Sports Talent Search Scheme

•Identification of sporting talent among students in the age group of 8–12 years (for admission in Class IV to Class VI) who possess inborn qualities such as anthropometric, physical and physiological capabilities without any anatomical infirmities.

•Nurturing of the Sporting Potential / talent in District level Sports schools / Central Sports Schools / National Sports Academies etc., to make them excel at the National and international sports competitions. This will help broaden the pool of Sportspersons in the Country.