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Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024.
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has declared the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ for 2023. The recipients will be honored by the President of India at a dedicated event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
What is the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar?
1) The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is awarded to corporate entities (private and public sector), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, and sports bodies at the State and National levels that have actively contributed to the promotion and development of sports.
2) Introduced in 2009, the scheme was later revised in 2015.
3) As per the revised plan, this award is presented in four categories:
a. Identifying and nurturing budding/young talent.
b. Promoting sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
c. Providing employment to sportspersons and implementing sports welfare measures.
d. Supporting Sports for Development.
4) The applications were invited online and sportspersons/coaches/entities were permitted to self-apply through a dedicated Online Portal.
What are the other National Sports Awards of India?
| Awards | Details |
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | 1) Highest sporting honour of India. 2) The award recipients are honored for their exceptional performance in international sports events in the preceding four years. |
| The Arjuna Award | 1) India’s second-highest sporting honor. 2) Recipients recognized for their outstanding performance in international and national sports events along with display of leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline. |
| The Dronacharya Award | Awarded for excellence in sports coaching. |
| The Major Dhyan Chand Award | It is a lifetime achievement award given to honour sportspersons for their contributions, both during their active sporting career and after retirement. |
| The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA Trophy) | It is a rolling trophy awarded to the “overall top performing University in sports” over the preceding year. |
| Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar | Given to corporate entities, NGOs, sports bodies, etc for their contribution to the promotion and development of sports. |
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