The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has launched the Prime Nationwide Gamers Stipend Scheme (TNPSS) which noticed the nationwide chess federation disburse stipends to deserving Indian gamers starting from ₹60,000 to ₹1,50,000 per participant. In all, the federation disbursed a complete of ₹42,30,000 to deserving gamers throughout the Beneath 7 to Beneath 19 classes, each open and ladies, primarily based on their stellar performances in final yr’s nationals. The AICF mentioned that the TNPSS boasts an bold budgetary outlay of ₹6,15,60,000.
A complete of 42 top-ranked gamers, primarily based on their final yr performances at nationwide stage, are the primary beneficiaries of this scheme, representing the top of expertise throughout the U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 age classes.
The stipends are for the quarter starting from the months of April to June of the present monetary yr.
“For too lengthy, monetary constraints have forged a shadow over the aspirations of our chess gamers. The calls for of journey, coaching, and worldwide competitors typically forces gamers to desert their ardour which is a profound loss for our nation,” AICF President Nitin Narang mentioned in an announcement whereas explaining the concept behind TNPSS. ” TNPSS is our definitive reply to those challenges, a daring stride in direction of a player-centric coverage that empowers our youth to focus solely on honing their expertise and conquering the chessboard.”
“For the primary time in our historical past, we’re instantly investing in the way forward for our ‘golden ladies and boys’, offering them with the sustained monetary bedrock they should rework their expertise into triumph. That is greater than a token; it’s an indication of our profound help and a catalyst for his or her goals,” Narang added. “One of many key goals is to extend the significance of nationwide tournaments, as they’re the muse for constructing a powerful chess ecosystem in Bharat. It’s on the nationals the place we will determine and nurture expertise.”
Full record of chess gamers who benefitted from Prime Nationwide Gamers Stipend Scheme
Beneath 7: Open: Devanarayanan Kalliyath, Prayank Gaonkar, Aaradhyo Guin | Ladies: Aaranya R, Arpitangshi Bhattacharya, Saiaastha Singh
Beneath 9: Open: Nidhish Shyamal, Aarit Kapil, Divith Reddy Adulla | Ladies: Kiyanna Parihaar, Divi Bijesh, Vanshika Rawat
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Beneath 11: Open: Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, Advik Amit Agrawal, Aarav A | Ladies: Pratitee Bordoloi, Aadya Gowda, Divi Bijesh
Beneath 13: Open: Reyan Md, Sherla Prathamesh, Pranav Sai Ram R S | Ladies: Saranya Devi Narahari, Nivedita V C, Nihira Koul
Beneath 15: Open: Ilamparthi A R, Vaz Ethan, Sherla Prathamesh | Ladies: Prishita Gupta, Jain Ashita, Saparya Ghosh
Beneath 17: Open: Sriram Adarsh Uppala, Arpith S Bijoy, Jaiveer Mahendru | Ladies: Tejaswini G, Kirthika B, Anupam M Sreekumar
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Beneath 19: Open: Adireddy Arjun, Sourath Biswas, Jaiveer Mahendru | Ladies: Mrittika Mallick, Velpula Sarayu, Sneha Halder