Himachal allows air travel for sportspersons, nearly doubles diet allowance

The Newz Radar Network

Following a significant increase in prize money for medal winners in various international championships, the Himachal Pradesh government has now increased diet allowances and upgraded travel provisions for the state’s sportspersons.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the diet allowances for athletes had been substantially increased across various levels of competition. For state-level events, the diet money has been increased from Rs 240 to Rs 400, while for district-level events, it stands at Rs 300, and Rs 240 for block-level events within the state. Athletes participating in events outside the state would now get Rs 500 as diet money. Apart from this, athletes residing in sports hostels would now receive Rs 250 up to the elementary education level and it will be Rs 400 for others.
The Chief Minister said that the state government had also enhanced travel provisions for athletes participating in sports events outside the state. He said that athletes travelling up to a distance of 200 km would now be provided with AC-3 Tier train fare, while those traveling more than 200 km would be eligible for economy class airfare.
He said that these measures underscored the state government’s commitment to support and encourage the athletes of the state. He said that by improving the training conditions and participation incentives, the government aimed to nurture the skills of sportspersons of the state, which would foster excellence in their respective sports.