Triple Jumper Arpinder Singh was excluded from the TOPS scheme while 400m runners MR Poovamma, Nirmal Noah Tom, Alex Anthony included in the scheme along with javelin thrower Annu Rani.
The 100m sprint star is yet to qualify for 2021 Tokyo Olympics as she still chases the unprecedented 11.15 seconds mark, waits for national competitions to begin after COVID-19 pandemic.
The 24-year-old Dutee, silver medallist in both 100m and 200m in the 2018 Asian Games, was on Friday selected for the honour along with 26 others.
The state government's statement came a day after Dutee tried to douse the controversy that erupted when she put her BMW car on sale.
The post had created a controversy with the implication that it was created as she required funds to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics.
Dutee Chand had earlier said that she is putting her car on sale to raise funds to prepare for Tokyo Olympics. However, she deleted the post later.
Dutee took to her social media account to post pictures of her luxurious BMW in abid to seek buyers but later deleted the post.
Dutee not only spoke about returning to the tracks, but also highlighted how there is a sense of caution everywhere. She says that everyone wants to be alert and not commit a mistake.
Dutee Chand said the smiling faces of her villagers and the thought of making a small contribution on her part has lessened the anxiety of an athlete yet to qualify for the Olympics.
The 24-year-old Dutee was to train and take part in Olympic qualifying events in Germany from March 2 but despite getting the visa and sponsorship, she could not make it there as Europe has now turned into an epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
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A fortnight after failing to qualify for the women's 100m semi-finals at the World Championships, Dutee completed a sprint double at the Nationals, clocking the fastest 200m time by an Indian this year, with a 23.17second burst.
Dutee Chand's previous record, which she held jointly with Rachita Mistry who set it in 2000, was 11.26 seconds.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand finished seventh in the heat, and 37th overall in the 100m dash at the ongoing World Athletic Championships.
Indian athletes will aim to rise to the occasion when the World Athletics Championship begins on Friday.
Dutee, however, said there is no plan to join politics as of now and she will wait till the completion of her career as an athlete.
In the 2017 London World Championships, Dutee Chand ran a disappointing 12.07 second in the heats and failed to reach the semifinals.
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand was slated to compete in 100m dash in two races in Germany, but will now be unable to travel due to a technical error.
The Sports ministry came to aid Dutee Chand after she failed to get a European visa to continue her preparations for 2020 Olympics.
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