Sanjeev Rajput hails from the Yamunanagar district in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Sanjeev Rajput was employed in the Indian Navy as an 18-year-old in 1999, before retiring in 2014 as a Junior Commissioned Officer. Sanjeev Rajput started taking shooting seriously only after he joined the Indian Navy. Sanjeev Rajput shot to fame when he bagged three gold and a silver at the South Asian Games held at Islamabad in 2004. Sanjeev Rajput has competed at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. He had won a quota for the 2016 Rio Games as well, but the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) swapped it for the shotgun squad. Sanjeev Rajput was recognised with the Arjuna Award in 2010. Besides, he was also named the Services Best Sportsman of the Year for the 2009-10 season.
Key Govt. Interventions
1. Two and a half months training-cum-competition tour in Croatia from 11th May till their departure for the Olympic Games towards its final preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games
2. Financial Assistance towards Training Camps and Participation in ISSF World Cups, Asian Championships and different International & National Competitions.
3. Provisioning of Ammunition and Air Pellets for training at home range during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 & 2021.
4. Rifle Stock, Accessories, Barrel testing in Switzerland, Shooting Shoes and Ammunition
5. Ammunition Testing & Selection, servicing / repair of rifle and upgradation of shooting accessories
6. Renewal of his Arms License which was stuck for a long time.
Financial Assistance
ACTC
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TOPS
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TOTAL
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₹1,05,47,353/- approx.
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₹39,78,849/- approx.
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₹1,45,26,202/- approx.
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