After setting aside 125 jobs every year for national and international players, Punjab government on Thursday announced a new reservation policy earmarking two per cent quota in allotment of residential plots for sportspersons of the State.
The quota would be given to sports persons on the basis of their achievements in the sports arena at different levels, stated an official spokesperson.
In first preference, sportspersons who have won medals in Olympics Games, World Cup, Asian Games and mountaineers will be included, whereas in second preference, medal winners in CWG, Afro Asian Games and Asian Championship find a place.
Third preference and last preference would be for those sportspersons who have participated various international meets including Olympics Games, World Cup and Asian Games; and in CWG, Afro Asian Games, Asian Championship, International Test Match, ODI and International T-20 matches, respectively.