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State Level Sports Awards Uttarakhand 2026: Honour and Cash Awards for Players and Coaches

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The State Level Sports Awards in Uttarakhand honour outstanding players and coaches with cash awards for their achievements at national and international levels. Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who are players or coaches can apply once a year offline. Applications are reviewed by a committee to select awardees.

At a glance

Main benefitCash awards for players and coaches
Ministry / departmentDepartment Of Sports
LevelState Government (Uttarakhand)
Application modeOffline

About the scheme

The State Level Sports Awards scheme by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand, recognises and rewards players and coaches from the state who have excelled in sports at national and international levels. The scheme aims to encourage sports talent by conferring prestigious awards such as Khel Ratna, Himalaya Ratna, and Dronacharya Award with financial benefits. Applications are invited annually and assessed by a committee to select deserving candidates.

Benefits

  • Khel Ratna award given to 1 player with ₹5.00 lakh
  • Himalaya Ratna award given to 6 players with ₹1.00 lakh each
  • Dronacharya Award given to 2 coaches with ₹3.00 lakh each

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand
  • Applicant must be a player or coach with remarkable success at national or international sports level

Documents required

  • Documents as per the department’s guidelines

How to apply

  1. 1Prepare application with required documents as per guidelines
  2. 2Submit application offline when invited once a year
  3. 3Wait for committee review and selection

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 to 1 Khel Ratna, 6 Himalaya Ratna, and 2 Dronacharya Awards per year.

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