State Level Sports Awards - Uttarakhand
About this scheme
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).
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a player or coach who has achieved remarkable success at the national or international level in the field of sports.
How to Apply
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.
Documents Required
Submission of documents as per the department’s guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for the awards?
Players and coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved outstanding success at national or international sports events are eligible.
- How often are the awards given?
Awards are given once a year based on the applications received.
- What is the financial benefit of the Khel Ratna award?
The Khel Ratna award provides ₹ 5.00 lakh to the selected player.
- What is the financial benefit of the Himalaya Ratna award?
Each Himalaya Ratna awardee receives ₹ 1.00 lakh.
- What is the financial benefit of the Dronacharya award?
Each Dronacharya awardee receives ₹ 3.00 lakh.
- What is the selection process?
Applications are reviewed by a committee that assesses eligibility, achievements, and compliance with the scheme’s standards.
- 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.
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