Sarkari Yojana
Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
About Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
Within the “Biju Patnaik Sports Award” Scheme, one category is the “Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games”. The Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha began the scheme to honour the yeoman service of late Biju Patnaik, former Chief Minister of Odisha, towards advancing Sports & Games in the State, conferring the Government of Odisha’s highest sports honour in his name. This category goes to sportspersons who, besides performing well at National and International levels, have kept promoting sports and games in their individual capacity after retiring from active competition. > Objective:
1. To support the development of Sports and Games throughout the State. 2. To celebrate meritorious sportspersons who have made the State Proud. 3. To encourage young talent to excel in sports and games by taking inspiration from senior athletes. Sports Discipline: Disciplines recognised by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.), Indian Olympic Association (I.O.A.), Government of India (G.O.I.), Sports Authority of India (S.A.I.) and Government of Odisha (G.O.O.) qualify, and this includes Sports Events for Persons with Disability.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Sports & Youth Services Department, Government Of Odisha
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant should either be a permanent resident…
The applicant should either be a permanent resident of Odisha or have stayed in the State for a period not less than 07 years.
The sportsperson must have performed well at National…
The sportsperson must have performed well at National and International levels and must also have kept contributing to the promotion of sports and games individually after retiring from an active sporting career.
On 1st January of the Award year, the…
On 1st January of the Award year, the applicant must be at least 45 years of age.
The applicant should have no conviction for any…
The applicant should have no conviction for any criminal offence.
This award can go to a person only…
This award can go to a person only once in his/her lifetime in the relevant category.
Anyone who has tested positive for drugs/banned substances…
Anyone who has tested positive for drugs/banned substances used to enhance performance is not eligible for this Award.
Note: The selected sportsperson's next of kin may receive the award posthumously.
Annulment Cancellation of Award:
The Award is liable to be cancelled if it is found to have been obtained through fraudulent means.
In such a case, the person will be told to return the award, and if he/she does not, the cost involved will be recovered along with simple interest @ 5% per annum.
Benefits Provided
Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
If a suitable candidate is available, the award…
If a suitable candidate is available, the award is given each year and includes a cash award of ₹3,00,000/-.
Winners of the Cash Awards also receive a…
Winners of the Cash Awards also receive a statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie.
Awardees are invited to accept the award personally…
Awardees are invited to accept the award personally and are reimbursed T.A. and D.A. at the rate of a Grade 'A' Officer. Note 01: Every form of canvassing for the award is forbidden. Note 02: The award may also be presented posthumously to the awardee's next of kin. Note 03: Where more than one person is selected for an award, the award money is distributed among the awardees. Note 04: The Department of Sports & Youth Services has no binding obligation to give the award annually; if suitable persons are unavailable, the award will be skipped for that year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof establishing the applicant's identity
Proof establishing the applicant's identity
Three photographs in passport size
Three photographs in passport size
Evidence of residence
Evidence of residence
Evidence of the applicant's age
Evidence of the applicant's age
A detailed record of performance in Sports &…
A detailed record of performance in Sports & Games in past years at State/National/International level, supported by photocopies of documents
Disability Certificate, (where applicable)
Disability Certificate, (where applicable)
Adequate supporting documentation for the claim to the…
Adequate supporting documentation for the claim to the award
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process:
In January every year, an advertisement for the…
In January every year, an advertisement for the award with the prescribed application format is uploaded to the Department Website.
Applicants can either download the form from the…
Applicants can either download the form from the official website or collect it from the office of the District Collector, DSOs, SPs, NYKS, Odisha Council of Sports and Sports & Youth Services Department.
Fill out every required detail on the form…
Fill out every required detail on the form and enclose all relevant documents.
Completed forms may be sent to the Sports…
Completed forms may be sent to the Sports & Youth Services Department by the Collector, SP, DSO, NYKS, the concerned Sports Association, the applicant himself/herself, or the Odisha Council of Sports.
Note 01: The Department of Sports and Youth Services also has the right to nominate names for the award suo moto.
Note 02: All supporting documents and the form itself must carry the applicant's self-attestation; attestation by a Gazetted officer is not required.
Scrutiny of Application:
The Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department will appoint a five-member scrutiny Committee of senior officials and coaches of the Department, headed by the Director-cum-Addl. Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department or the senior most officer of the Department, to review every application and report the results to the selection committee.
Selection Procedure:
An eight-member Selection Committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department will be constituted by the Govt. to select the awardees.
The Selection Committee will study the scrutinised nominations/ applications and put forward names for each award for the Government's approval at the level of Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Services.
Timeline for the Award:
Advertisement issued inviting applications: By 31st January.
Last date to receive applications: By 31st March
Scrutiny and Selection: By 31st May
Award Ceremony: 29th August (National Sports Day)
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
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