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Clear filtersBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games for the Year
The Biju Patnaik Sports Award recognizes and honors sportspersons from Odisha who have demonstrated outstanding performance in recognized sports during the year. This award is given by the Government of Odisha to celebrate athletes who have brought pride to the state and country through their sporting achievements. The award aims to encourage and motivate talented sports professionals in Odisha to pursue excellence in their respective fields.
View DetailsFinancial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons
This is a monthly pension scheme run by the Uttarakhand government to help former athletes who are facing financial difficulties. It provides regular financial support to retired sportspersons who represented the state or country in games and competitions. The scheme recognizes the contributions of these athletes and ensures they have a secure income for life.
View DetailsShaktidoot Scheme
The Shaktidoot Scheme is a Gujarat Government initiative launched in 2006 to support talented sportspersons in achieving excellence at national and international levels. It provides need-based sports facilities and financial assistance to help athletes develop their skills and compete at higher levels. The scheme aims to nurture sporting talent and promote athletic excellence across the state.
View DetailsJharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme
The Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme provides monthly financial support to retired athletes who have made outstanding contributions to sports at national and international levels. Administered by the Government of Jharkhand, this scheme recognizes and supports athletes including Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and Dhyan Chand Award recipients, Olympic participants, and medalists from Commonwealth and Asian Games. The pension provides lifelong financial security to these distinguished sportspersons.
View DetailsBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism
The Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism is an award given by the Government of Odisha to recognize and honor journalists who have made significant contributions to sports journalism. The award celebrates journalists who have promoted sports and games in Odisha and have advocated for the welfare of sportspersons and sports-related causes in the state.
View DetailsBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
The Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement is an honor given by the Odisha government to recognize outstanding sportspersons. It celebrates athletes who have achieved excellence at national and international levels and have continued to promote sports and games in their communities even after retiring from active competition. This award acknowledges both sporting excellence and dedication to developing sports in India.
View DetailsFinancial Assistance to Sportspersons to Pursue Sports Coaching Courses Conducted by SAI, NSNIS, Patiala as a Part of Skill Development Programme to Improve their Employability
This scheme is run by the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha. It provides financial assistance to sportspersons from Odisha who want to become qualified sports coaches. Beneficiaries can pursue coaching courses offered by SAI (Sports Authority of India) and NSNIS (National Sports Talent Search Scheme) in Patiala. The scheme aims to improve job opportunities for sportspersons through skill development in coaching.
View DetailsPension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha
This scheme provides monthly pension to retired and aged sportspersons from Odisha who are facing financial hardship. It is run by the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to support former athletes who contributed to sports but are now living in poor economic conditions.
View DetailsLaxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme
The scheme “Laxman Award/Rani Laxmi Bai Award” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh to honor special sports personalities of the state. The Laxman award is to male sportspersons and the Rani Laxmi Bai award is given to female sportspersons.
View DetailsBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching
The award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.
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