Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
in Odisha
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Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games in Odisha
Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The award is given to the sportspersons who have not only good performances at National and International levels but also have continued to contribute to the promotion of sports and games in his/her individual capacity even after retirement from an active sporting career.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
To be eligible for this Award, a sportsperson should have not only good performances at the National and International levels but should also have continued to contribute to the promotion of sports and games in his/her individual capacity even after retirement from an active sporting career.
The minimum age of the applicant should be 45 years as of 1st January of the year of the Award.
The applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
The award will be conferred on a person only once in his/her lifetime, pertaining to the concerned category.
Persons found positive for use of drugs/banned substances for performance enhancement, will not be eligible for this Award.
**Note:** The award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the selected sportsperson.
> **Annulment Cancellation of Award:**
- The Award may be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means.
- 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.
Benefits
The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, which will carry a cash award of ₹3,00,000/-.
A statue, a scroll of honour, 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 'A' Officer.
**Note 01:** Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
**Note 02:** The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee.
**Note 03:** In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees.
**Note 04:** It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof |
| 2 | Three Passport size photographs |
| 3 | Proof of Residence |
| 4 | Proof of age |
| 5 | Performance in detail in the field of Sports & Games in previous years at the State/National/International level supported with photocopies of documents |
| 6 | Disability Certificate, (If applicable) |
| 7 | Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award |
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
This award is a prestigious award category under the broader "Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme. It is an initiative launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha.