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Kerala CM intervenes to release seven-year-pending sports rewards; Rs 1.50 crore due to 900 athletes

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has intervened to clear cash rewards pending for seven years to athletes who won medals in national and international competitions, directing Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh to expedite the disbursement.
The intervention followed complaints from several athletes who personally met the Chief Minister and highlighted the prolonged delay in receiving their cash incentives despite their achievements in various competitions.
After hearing their grievances, Satheesan immediately telephoned the Sports Minister and instructed him to take urgent steps to release the pending amounts. The Chief Minister shared a video of his interaction with the athletes and the subsequent phone conversation with the minister on Instagram.
Around 900 athletes who secured medals in national and international competitions during 2019-20 are eligible for cash rewards amounting to Rs 1.50 crore. Steps have been initiated to distribute the amount, which has remained unpaid for several years.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to recognising sporting achievements and ensuring the welfare and financial security of athletes.
He also cited the enhancement of the cash award for Asian Games gold medallists to Rs 50 lakh, increased benefits for coaches and measures to provide equal recognition and financial assistance to para-athletes as evidence of the government's commitment to strengthening the sports sector.
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