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State Level Sports Awards - Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's State Level Sports Awards celebrate exceptional players and coaches who have achieved significant success in sports at both national and international levels. The awards include the prestigious Khel Ratna (₹5 lakh for one player), Himalaya Ratna (₹1 lakh for six players), and Dronacharya Award (₹3 lakh for two coaches), recognizing their outstanding contributions to the field.

State Cash

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Department Of Sports

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Sports

Target beneficiaries: Sportsperson, Individual

Tags: Sports, Award, Player, Coach, Khel Ratna, Himalaya Ratna, Dronacharya Award

Details

The scheme “State Level Sports Awards” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize and honor players and coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved remarkable success at the national and international levels in sports.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme in recognition of the remarkable success achieved by players and coaches of the state at the national and international levels the following awards are conferred: Khel Ratna (1 player – ₹5.00 lakh)
  • Himalaya Ratna (6 players – ₹1.00 lakh per player) and Dronacharya Award (2 coaches – ₹3.00 lakh per coach)

Under this scheme, in recognition of the remarkable success achieved by players and coaches of the state at the national and international levels, the following awards are conferred: Khel Ratna (1 player – ₹5.00 lakh), Himalaya Ratna (6 players – ₹1.00 lakh per player), and Dronacharya Award (2 coaches – ₹3.00 lakh per coach).

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be a player or coach who has achieved remarkable success at the national or international level in the field of sports.

Application Process

Offline

Applications are invited once a year for the State Awards, which are presented to eligible players and coaches in accordance with the prescribed standards.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for the awards?
Players and coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved outstanding success at national or international sports events are eligible. <br>
How often are the awards given?
Awards are given once a year based on the applications received. <br>
What is the financial benefit of the Khel Ratna award?
The Khel Ratna award provides ₹ 5.00 lakh to the selected player. <br>
What is the financial benefit of the Himalaya Ratna award?
Each Himalaya Ratna awardee receives ₹ 1.00 lakh. <br>
What is the financial benefit of the Dronacharya award?
Each Dronacharya awardee receives ₹ 3.00 lakh. <br>
What is the selection process?
Applications are reviewed by a committee that assesses eligibility, achievements, and compliance with the scheme’s standards. <br>
Is there a limit on the number of awards per year?
Yes, the awards are limited: 1 Khel Ratna, 6 Himalaya Ratna, and 2 Dronacharya Awards per year. <br>

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