Minister Aadhav Arjuna disburses pensions to 13 needy former sportspersons

Press Release Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Adav Arjuna, presents pension orders to 13 former sportspersons, family pension orders to 3 persons, and cheques for pension arrears totalling Rs.14.13 lakh through the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority The Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Adav Arjuna, today (30.07.2026), at the Secretariat, presented pension orders to 13 economically weaker former sportspersons, family pension orders to 3 persons, pension arrears, and appointment orders to 6 coaches. A pension scheme for economically weaker sportspersons is being implemented through the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority. Under this scheme, the Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Adav Arjuna, presented pension orders to 13 economically weaker former sportspersons along with cheques for pension arrears totalling Rs.9.36 lakh, family pension orders to 3 persons along with cheques for pension arrears totalling Rs.4.77 lakh, and appointment orders to 6 coaches (4 women and 2 men). In recognition of their outstanding contribution to sports, and to support their livelihood after retirement, a monthly pension of Rs.6,000 is provided to economically weaker former sportspersons who have attained the age of 58. Under this scheme, 82 economically weaker former sportspersons and 13 family pensioners are currently benefiting from the pension. The event was attended by Secretary to Government, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Thiru. Sandeep Nanduri, IAS, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, Thiru. J. Meganatha Reddy, IAS, District Revenue Officer Thiru. Saravanan, General Manager Tmt. L. Sujatha, and government officials. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9