Sarkari Yojana
Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme- Differently-abled and Posthumously
About Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme- Differently-abled and Posthumously
Under this scheme of the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh, the state government confers the Lakshman award on male and the Rani Lakshmi Bai award on female sportspersons across 31 sports disciplines. This version extends the Laxman/Rani Laxmi Bai award to differently-abled players in the General Category and Veteran Category, and the Laxman Award, the state’s highest sports honour, is given posthumously to Shahid.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
30 Sep 2020
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme- Differently-abled and Posthumously, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be genuine (bonafide) natives of Uttar…
Applicants must be genuine (bonafide) natives of Uttar Pradesh.
The sportsperson should have represented the state senior…
The sportsperson should have represented the state senior team in the National Games/National Senior Championship at least three consecutive times for the year 2020-21 (year 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) and for the year 2021-22 (2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22), and must have won a medal in the year for which the award is being recommended.
Eligibility is also extended to a player who…
Eligibility is also extended to a player who has competed in the National Senior Championship and then participates in international competitions listed in the government order: 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), and SAF Games.
An affidavit declaring that the player has never…
An affidavit declaring that the player has never consumed drugs in any competition/championship or sports event, nor been found guilty of doing so, must accompany the application.
The applicant must further swear that no Hon'ble…
The applicant must further swear that no Hon'ble Court has found him guilty in any suit, and that he has not been found guilty of sexual harassment.
Those meeting the above conditions in any of…
Those meeting the above conditions in any of the 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) are honoured, men with the Laxman Award and women with the Rani Laxmi Bai Award, for significant achievements that bring laurels to the state and the country.
Each person can be awarded just once
Each person can be awarded just once.
Posthumous conferment of the award is permitted
Posthumous conferment of the award is permitted.
Should the Government remove a person's name from…
Should the Government remove a person's name from the awardee list, that person has to give back the statue and inscription received. This cancellation is final, with no right of appeal.
Conveying (pleading) of any kind regarding a recommendation…
Conveying (pleading) of any kind regarding a recommendation leads to that entry being disqualified.
Players whose only participation is in National Senior…
Players whose only participation is in National Senior Championships/National Games are not eligible.
For the Veteran category Laxman/Rani Lakshmi Bai Award,…
For the Veteran category Laxman/Rani Lakshmi Bai Award, the sportsperson must be 40 years or older, with age reckoned on April 1 of the year for which the veteran-category application is made.
In the Veteran category, a female / male…
In the Veteran category, a female / male veteran player from any two of the designated sports above may receive the Lakshman / Rani Laxmibai Award for notable achievements in the National Championship / International Competitions (National Championship / International Competitions for points) in that sport that bring glory to the state and the country.
Benefits Provided
Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme- Differently-abled and Posthumously provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each honouree receives ₹3,11,000/- in cash along…
Each honouree receives ₹3,11,000/- in cash along with a Bronze statue of Laxman or Rani Laxmi Bai, a Citation, and a Scroll.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Two photographs of passport size
Two photographs of passport size
Birth certificate as proof of age
Birth certificate as proof of age
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
PAN card of the applicant
PAN card of the applicant
Certificate of domicile
Certificate of domicile
Bank Passbook (with Account number and IFSC code)
Bank Passbook (with Account number and IFSC code)
Certificate from the respective sports association covering State,…
Certificate from the respective sports association covering State, National & International Sports competitions/Championships the applicant has taken part in, with sportsperson profiles
Affidavit confirming no finding of guilt for substance…
Affidavit confirming no finding of guilt for substance abuse in a competition/championship
Affidavit confirming no finding of guilt by a…
Affidavit confirming no finding of guilt by a court in a suit/sexual harassment matter
Certificate of disability
Certificate of disability
2020-09-30
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme- Differently-abled and Posthumously through the offline application process outlined below.
Download or collect the application form in the…
Download or collect the application form in the prescribed format .
Fill out all the compulsory fields, paste your…
Fill out all the compulsory fields, paste your passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the required documents (self-attested, if required).
Deliver the signed application, complete with documents, to…
Deliver the signed application, complete with documents, to the district sports officer concerned.
Get an acknowledgment or receipt from the officer…
Get an acknowledgment or receipt from the officer accepting it, ensuring it records the submission date and time and, if applicable, a unique identification number.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.