IMPORTANT DECISIONS TAKEN IN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13TH MARCH, 2026

19th March, 2026

Hony. Secretary

All Affiliated Units of WBBA

 

Sub:     Important decisions taken in the Finance Committee Meeting held on 13th March, 2026

 

Dear All,

 

Please note that following important decisions have been taken in the Finance Committee Meeting held on 13th March, 2026:

 

1)        Rs. 2000/- L/S as DA will be paid to the representative of Affiliated Members (above 150 Km.) for collecting Shuttlecocks, Banners, Certificates & Medal etc. from WBBA Office for conducting Tournaments.

 

2)        Prize Money for Badminton League finalised minimum Rs. 2,00,000/- to be divided as under:

 

                                                WINNER TEAM         =          RS. 80,000/-

                                                RUNNER-UP TEAM   =          RS. 50,000/-

                                    TWO SEMI FINALISTS TEAM=        RS. 35,000/- EACH

     The League will be amongst players from the respective Districts and the Team will comprise of :

5 Men             =          Two (2) from Seniors, One (1) from U-19, One (1) from U-17 &

                                    One from U-15

 

5 Women       =          Two (2) from Seniors, One (1) from U-19, One (1) from U-17 &

                                    One (1) from U-15

 

One (1) Coach & One (1) Manager

In any case Team members will not exceed Twelve (12) including 10 Players + 1 Coach + 1 Manager.  The other details will be finalised by the Tournament Committee.

3)        Out of Pocket allowance of Rs. 500/- per day for the No. of days of the Tournament + 1 day extra to be given to the selected Coaches & Managers of the Bengal Team was approved.  However, Chairman mentioned that many a times, Bengal team/players leave early when the Team / individual player loses.  In that case, the number of days will be calculated on the basis of actual days spent for the Nationals & Zonal Championship and payment will be made accordingly.

4)        For attending AGM L/S DA to members (1 member from each Affiliated Unit) above 150 Km. increased to Rs. 3500/- from Rs. 2500/- as of date.  However, if WBBA arrange accommodation and Fooding then in that case no DA will be paid.

            For attending Council / Sub – Committees meetings, L/S DA of Rs. 2000/- will be paid instead of Rs. 1500/- as at present above 150 Km.

            It may be noted that WBBA is reimbursing AC 3 tier Train Fare / AC Bus Fare to Affiliated Members (1 person) for attending AGM and attending Council & Sub – committees meetings (above 150 Km.).  Members staying below 150 Km. can claim Rs. 500/- as Conveyance expenses as was decided earlier for attending Council / Sub – Committees meetings.

5)        At present financial incentives to players winning laurels at National Level are as under:

Gold Medal for National Rankings/Championships          =          Rs. 20,000/-

Silver Medal for National Rankings/Championships        =          Rs. 15,000/-

Bronze Medal for National Rankings / Championships   =          Rs. 10,000/-

Players winning Medals in Doubles will also get same and the amount will be divided as 50% to each.  However, Players winning Doubles Medal partnering a Player from other State, he/she will receive 50% of the amount.

It was decided that for Winning Medals in International Level above financial incentive will also apply.  However, no financial incentive will be given for getting only chance in the Indian Badminton Team.

Thanking you,

Sekhar C. Biswas

Hony. General Secretary

West Bengal Badminton Association

 

Copy to:          1)        Sri U. N. Banerjee

                                    President, WBBA

 

                        2)        Sri J. K. Saha

                                    Chairman – Finance Committee

 

                        3)        Sri Laltu Guha

                                    Hony. Treasurer

 

                        4)        All Concerned