Sarkari Yojana
Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme
About Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme
Introduced by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the “Laxman Award/Rani Laxmi Bai Award” scheme sees the state government honour sportspersons across 31 sports disciplines, conferring the Lakshman award on male athletes and the Rani Lakshmi Bai award on female athletes.
Scheme Overview
State Government
07 Oct 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only bonafide natives of Uttar Pradesh are considered
Only bonafide natives of Uttar Pradesh are considered.
For the year 2020-21, the sportsperson must have…
For the year 2020-21, the sportsperson must have taken part at least three consecutive times (year 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21), and for the year 2021-22 (2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22), as a member of the state senior team in the National Games/National Senior Championship, along with winning a medal in the year for which the award is recommended.
A player who has taken part in the…
A player who has taken part in the National Senior Championship and goes on to compete in international events named in the government order, such as the Olympic Games, World Championship/World Cup (held at an interval of 04 years), Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship and Commonwealth Championship (held 01 time in 04 years), or SAF Games, is also treated as eligible.
With the application, the player must file an…
With the application, the player must file an affidavit stating that he has never used drugs in any competition/championship or sports event and has never been found guilty of it.
An oath must also be given that the…
An oath must also be given that the applicant has not been held guilty in any suit by the Hon'ble Court or in any matter of sexual harassment
Male players meeting these conditions receive the Laxman…
Male players meeting these conditions receive the Laxman Award and women players the Rani Laxmi Bai Award in 31 sports (Swimming, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cycling, Horse Riding, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho - Kho, Rowing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Lan Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting/Best physics, Wrestling, Taekwondo, Yachting, Golf, Cricket, Soft Tennis, Karate and Wushu), honouring male/female sportspersons whose notable achievements in their sport bring laurels to the state and the country.
No individual can receive the award more than…
No individual can receive the award more than once.
The Government has the power to strike any…
The Government has the power to strike any person's name off the awardee list, in which case the statue and inscription given must be returned. Such cancellation is final and cannot be appealed.
Any attempt at conveying (pleading) in favour of…
Any attempt at conveying (pleading) in favour of a recommendation disqualifies the entry.
Mere participation in National Senior Championships/National Games does…
Mere participation in National Senior Championships/National Games does not make a player eligible for the award.
Benefits Provided
Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Awardees are honoured with a Citation, a…
Awardees are honoured with a Citation, a Scroll, a Bronze statue of Laxman or Rani Laxmi Bai, and prize money of ₹3,11,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size Photographs (two)
Passport-size Photographs (two)
Age proof, i.e
Age proof, i.e. a Birth certificate
Aadhaar card as identity proof
Aadhaar card as identity proof
Applicant's PAN card
Applicant's PAN card
Certificate of domicile
Certificate of domicile
Bank Passbook showing Account number and IFSC code
Bank Passbook showing Account number and IFSC code
Supporting documents detailing the State, National & International…
Supporting documents detailing the State, National & International Sports competitions/Championships in which the applicant has taken part, along with the sportsperson's profile
Other relevant documents, if needed
Other relevant documents, if needed
2022-10-07
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Obtain the application form in its prescribed format…
Obtain the application form in its prescribed format .
Complete every mandatory field on the form, attach…
Complete every mandatory field on the form, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and add copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Hand in the signed, completed form with the…
Hand in the signed, completed form with the documents to the sports officer of the district concerned.
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or…
Ask the receiving authority for a receipt or acknowledgment showing the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.