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The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is a prestigious award instituted by the Department of Sports in 2009. It aims to shine a light on and reward organisations that are making exceptional efforts to promote and develop sports across India.

What Is This Scheme?

This award scheme acknowledges the vital role played by various entities in fostering sports at different levels. It's not just about popular sports; it covers the entire spectrum from identifying young talent to encouraging corporate involvement and using sports for societal development.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The awards are designed for corporates (both public and private), sports control boards, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and sports bodies at state and national levels. Essentially, any organisation that has actively contributed to sports promotion and development is eligible to be considered.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The primary goal of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is to boost and recognise the efforts of entities that invest in sports. By highlighting these contributions, the scheme encourages more organisations to come forward and support athletes, build infrastructure, and promote a sporting culture in the country.

Objective

The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, launched by the Department of Sports, honors organisations for their significant contributions in four key areas of sports promotion and development.

Benefits

A need-based loan limit of up to ₹90,00,000/- is available.

Interest Rates:

◦ For loans up to ₹25,00,000/-, the interest rate is 10% per annum.◦ For loans above ₹25,00,000/- and up to ₹50,00,000/-, the interest rate is 11% per annum.◦ For loans above ₹50,00,000/-, the interest rate is 12% per annum.

A concessional rate of interest of 0.5% less than the normal rate is charged for units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Differently abled persons.

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Scheme Information

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, organisations must meet specific criteria based on the award category:

General Eligibility: Any corporate entity (public or private), sports control board, or non-governmental organisation (NGO), including sports bodies at state and national levels, that has played a significant role in sports promotion and development is eligible.
Identification and Nurturing of Budding/Young Talent: The organisation must have identified and supported at least 50 young and budding sportspersons annually for the last three years.
Encouragement to Sports through CSR: Organisations need to have contributed a minimum of 5% of their gross profit or Rs. 2 crores (whichever is less) towards sports promotion and development in the preceding three financial years. Contributions purely for commercial purposes will not be considered; only non-commercial CSR contributions count.
Employment of Sportspersons and Sports Welfare Measures: The entity should have recruited at least 50 sportspersons during the last three years.
Sports for Development: This category is open to NGOs that have been actively involved in promoting and developing sports for at least the last three years.

Nominating Agencies: Applications can be made by recognised National Sports Federations, the Indian Olympic Association, Industry Chambers (FICCI, ASSOCHAM, CII), State Governments, Sports Authority of India, and Sports Control/Promotion Boards of various government organisations. Direct applications from eligible entities are also accepted.

How To Apply

Interested organisations can apply for the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar through the official online portal. Follow these steps:

Visit the Department of Sports website: https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/
Register your organisation on the portal.
Complete the online application form with all the required details.
Submit the application as per the instructions provided on the website.

Note: Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the entry.

Documents Required

Organisations applying for the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar need to submit relevant documents as per the category they are applying for. For instance:

For 'Encouragement to Sports through CSR', copies of audited statements of accounts for the last three years are required.
For 'Sports for Development', the Memorandum of Association, Rules & Regulations, Bye-laws, and documents indicating the source of funds for the NGO's functioning and activities must be submitted.

Specific documentation requirements will be detailed on the application portal.

FAQ’s

What is the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar?

The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is an award instituted by the Department of Sports in 2009. It recognizes organisations that significantly contribute to the promotion and development of sports in India through various initiatives.

Which organisations are eligible to apply for this award?

Any corporate entity (public or private), sports control board, or non-governmental organisation (NGO), including state and national level sports bodies, that has actively promoted and developed sports can be considered for the award.

What are the different categories under the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar?

There are four award categories: Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent, Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility, Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures, and Sports for Development.

What do award winners receive?

Winners of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar receive a citation and a trophy. There is no cash award associated with this prize.

When was this award scheme introduced?

The "Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar" scheme was established in the year 2009 by the Department of Sports.

Can an organisation receive this award more than once for the same category?

No, an organisation cannot receive the award for the same category a second time.

What is the minimum financial contribution required for the 'Encouragement to Sports through CSR' category?

For the 'Encouragement to Sports through CSR' category, organisations must have contributed at least 5% of their gross profit or a minimum of Rs. 2 crores in the last three financial years towards sports promotion and development. Only non-commercial CSR contributions are considered.

What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar?

The main objective is to encourage and promote the involvement of corporates, voluntary organisations, and sports control boards in the growth and development of sports within the country.

How can I find instructions or a guide for the application process?

You can find a user manual or video tutorial for the application process at the following link: https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/home/User_Manual#

What is the eligibility for the 'Sports for Development' award category?

For the 'Sports for Development' category, only non-governmental organisations that have been actively working in sports promotion and development for at least the past three years are eligible. They also need to submit their foundational documents and funding source details.