Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to promotion of Sports and Games

Description
The “ Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to Promotion of Sports and Games ” is a category of award under the “ Biju Patnaik Sports Award " Scheme. The scheme was launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to commemorate the yeoman service of late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha, towards the development of Sports & Games in the State by conferring the highest honor of the Government of Odisha in the field of Sports in his name. The award is given the individuals who have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration and sports Support Staff other than Coaches and also to the organizations that have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support to sportspersons for advanced coaching & International participation, and sponsorship support for the organization of National and international sporting events. Objective: 1. To encourage the development of Sports and Games in the State. 1. To honor meritorious sportspersons who have made the State Proud. 1. To inspire and motivate young talents to excel in sports and games by emulating the seniors. Sports Discipline: The sports disciplines recognized 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. including Sports Event for Persons with Disability.

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Benefits
• The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
• A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards.
• The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade &amp;#39;A&amp;#39; Officer.
• **Note:**
• Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
• The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee (In the case of the applicant).
• In case of selection of more than one person/organization for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees.
• It will not be binding on the Department of Sports &amp;amp; Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons/organizations for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - **Both individuals/organizations will be eligible for this award.**
2. &gt; **Individual applicant:**
3. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha or shall be staying at least for a period not less than 07 years.
4. The minimum age of the applicant should be 45 years as of 1st January of the year of the Award and must have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration and sports Support Staff (other than Coaches).
5. The applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
6. The award will be conferred on a person only once in his/her lifetime, pertaining to the concerned category.
7. The award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the selected sportsperson.
8. &gt; **Applicant Organization:**
9. - The organization must have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support to sportspersons for advanced coaching &amp;amp; International participation, and sponsorship support for the organization of National and international sporting events.
10. &gt; **Annulment Cancellation of Award:**
11. - The Award may be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means.
12. - In such event, the concerned person shall be asked to refund the award failing which steps will be taken to recover the involved cost from him/her with simple interest @ 5% per annum.

Required Documents
• Identity proof.
• Three Passport size photographs.
• Proof of Residence.
• Proof of age.
• The details of the achievement along with supporting documents/papers.
• Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award.
• Address Proof of Organization.
• Organization's Registration Number.
• The details of the achievement of the organization along with supporting documents/papers.
• Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to the Promotion of Sports and Games"?
A: This award is a specific category under the broader "Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme, initiated by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha. It serves to recognize outstanding contributions to the promotion and development of sports and games in the state.

Q: How often is the award presented, and what is the cash award associated with it?
A: The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of [?]1,00,000/-.

Q: What additional recognitions and items are provided to the awardees?
A: In addition to the cash award, recipients of the award will receive a statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie.

Q: Are there provisions for travel and accommodation for the awardees?
A: Yes, awardees are invited to receive the awards in person. They will be provided Travel Allowance (T.A.) and Daily Allowance (D.A.) at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.

Q: Can the award be given posthumously, and how does it apply to the applicant?
A: Yes, the award can be given posthumously, specifically to the next of kin of the awardee in case of the applicant's demise.

Q: Hat happens if more than one person or organization is selected for an award?
A: In cases where more than one person or organization is selected for an award, the award money will be shared among the awardees.

Q: Is there any assurance that the award will be given every year?
A: The Department of Sports & Youth Services is not obligated to confer the award annually. If suitable persons or organizations are not available, the award may not be given for the respective year.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to the Promotion of Sports and Games?
A: Both individuals and organizations are eligible for this award.

Q: What are the residency requirements for individual applicants?
A: Individual applicants should either be permanent residents of the State of Odisha or have stayed in the state for a minimum period of 7 years.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement for individual applicants?
A: The minimum age for individual applicants should be 45 years as of January 1st of the award year.

Q: What contributions qualify an individual for the award?
A: Individual applicants must have substantially contributed in various ways, such as Sports Administration or as Sports Support Staff (other than Coaches).

Q: Are there any criminal offense restrictions for individual applicants?
A: Yes, individual applicants should not have been convicted of any criminal offense.

Q: Can an individual receive the award more than once?
A: No, the award will be conferred on an individual only once in their lifetime, specific to the relevant category.

Q: What contributions must organizations demonstrate for eligibility?
A: Organizations must have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support for advance coaching and international participation, and offering sponsorship support for the organization of National and International sporting events.

Q: How to apply for an award under this scheme?
A: The Individual Applicant/Organization can collect the application form from the specified offices, fill in all the necessary details, attach all the required documents (self-attested), and submit the form to the designated authority.