Sarkari Yojana
Biju Patnaik Bravery Award
About Biju Patnaik Bravery Award
Instituted by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, the “Biju Patnaik Bravery Award” honours remarkable acts of courage by the people of Odisha. It commemorates the late Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister of Odisha, whose many brave deeds during his life continue to inspire India’s youth. Each year, the award goes to the single most outstanding act of bravery.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Sports & Youth Services Department, Government Of Odisha
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Biju Patnaik Bravery Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens can be considered
Only Indian citizens can be considered.
Anyone who carries out a remarkable act of…
Anyone who carries out a remarkable act of bravery within Odisha can be considered, as can a resident of Odisha who performs such an act outside the state.
The act must have taken place between 1st…
The act must have taken place between 1st January and 31st December of the previous year.
The nominee must not have any conviction for…
The nominee must not have any conviction for a criminal offence.
A person can receive this award only once…
A person can receive this award only once in a lifetime.
Cancellation & Recovery:
If the award is found to have been secured by fraud, it will be withdrawn.
On cancellation, the person must return the award (cash, silver medal and scroll); otherwise, action will be taken to recover the cost involved with simple interest @ 5% per annum.
Benefits Provided
Biju Patnaik Bravery Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The award consists of ₹1,00,000/- in cash, one…
The award consists of ₹1,00,000/- in cash, one silver medal and a scroll.
Awardees are invited to accept the award personally;…
Awardees are invited to accept the award personally; the Department pays TA/DA at 1st Class Rail/Bus fare and arranges their stay in Bhubaneswar. Note 01: Any kind of canvassing for the award is not allowed. Note 02: The award may be conferred posthumously, in which case it goes to the awardee's next of kin. Note 03: Where several people took part in the chosen act of bravery, the prize money is divided among them. Note 04: The Department of Sports & Y.S. is not obliged to give the award every year; if no suitable candidate is found, no award is made for that year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving identity
A document proving identity
Three recent passport-size photographs
Three recent passport-size photographs
The First Information Report (FIR) or Police Diary…
The First Information Report (FIR) or Police Diary entry lodged at the Police Station
Clippings from newspapers or magazines
Clippings from newspapers or magazines
Any photograph supporting the claim
Any photograph supporting the claim
A letter of recommendation, if available
A letter of recommendation, if available
Sufficient documentary proof backing up the act of…
Sufficient documentary proof backing up the act of bravery
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Biju Patnaik Bravery Award through the offline application process outlined below.
Nomination for Award:
Each January, the award notice is posted on…
Each January, the award notice is posted on the Sports & Youth Services Department website along with the prescribed application format, which can also be obtained from the offices of the District Collector & DSO, Supdt. of Police, NYKS, NSS, BSG, NCC, IRCS & Sports & Youth Services Department.
Nominations may be sent by the Collector, Supdt
Nominations may be sent by the Collector, Supdt. of Police, DSO, NYKS, NSS, BSG, the individual himself/herself, any registered Voluntary Organization, NCC & Indian Red-Cross Society (State or Central Branch) to the Secretary, Odisha State Youth Welfare Board, C-1, Nayapalli, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar.
Note 01: The Department of Sports & Youth Services may also put forward names for the award on its own (suo motu).
Note 02: The applicant must ‘self-attest’ the application form and every supporting document; attestation by a Gazetted Officer is not needed.
Scrutiny & Selection:
A three-member Committee headed by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Sports & Youth Services Department, with the Asst. Director, Y.S. and the AFA-cum-Under-Secretary of the Department as members, scrutinises and selects the awardee.
The Committee's recommendation goes to the Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Services for Government approval.
Timelines for the Award:
Advertisement inviting applications/nominations: by 31st January
Closing date for applications/nominations: by 31st March
Scrutiny & selection: by 31st May
Award Ceremony: by 29th August (National Sports Day)
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.