Question: Can you explain the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games program?

Answer: in the application form and attach all the relevant documents. Step 04: The application forms can be sent by the Collector, SP,
DSO, NYKS concerned Sports Association, the person himself/herself, or Odisha Council of Sports to the Sports & Youth Services
Department.Note 01: The Department of Sports and Youth Services also reserves the right to suo moto nominate names for the
award.Note 02: The application form and all supporting documents must be self-attested by the applicant, i.e. there is no need for
attestation by any Gazetted officer.Scrutiny of Application:Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department will constitute a five-
member scrutiny Committee comprising senior officials and coaches of the Department with Director-cum-Addl. Secretary, Sports and
Youth Services Department or the senior most officer of the Department as head of the Committee to scrutinize all the applications and
place the scrutiny result before the selection committee for consideration.Selection Procedure: An eight-member Selection Committee
will be constituted by Govt. under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department for the selection of
awardees.The Selection Committee shall examine the scrutinized nominations/ applications and recommend names for each award for
approval of Government at the level of Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Services.Timeline for the Award:Invitation of application
through issue of Advertisement: By 31st January.Last date for receipt of applications: By 31st MarchScrutiny and Selection: By 31st
MayAward Ceremony: 29th August (National Sports Day)Documents RequiredIdentity proofThree Passport size photographsProof of
Residence Proof of agePerformance in detail in the field of Sports & Games in previous years at the State/National/International level
supported with photocopies of documentsDisability Certificate, (If applicable)Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for
the awardFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports &
Games"?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.Who is eligible to receive the Award?The award is given to a
sportsperson who have not only good performances in National and International levels but also have continued to contribute for
promotion of sports and games in his/her individual capacity even after retirement from active sporting career.How often is the Award
presented, and what is the cash award associated with it?The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable
candidates, which will carry a cash award of â‚¹3,00,000/-.Besides the cash award, what other recognitions are given to the awardee?In
addition to the cash award, the awardee will receive a statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie. Is there any provision for travel
and accommodation for the awardees?Yes, awardees will be invited to receive the awards in person, and they shall be provided with
Travel Allowance (T.A.) and Daily Allowance (D.A.) at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.Can this Award be awarded
posthumously?Yes, the award can be given posthumously, and it will be presented to the next of kin of the awardee.What happens if
there is more than one person selected for an award?In the case of selecting more than one person for an award, the award money will be
shared among the awardees.Is the Department of Sports & Youth Services obligated to confer the award every year?No, it is not binding
on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In the absence of suitable candidates, the award may not
be given for the respective year.Who is eligible to apply for the Award?To be eligible for the award, the applicant should be a
permanent resident of the State of Odisha or have been staying in the state for a period not less than 07 years.What is the minimum age
requirement for applicants?The minimum age of the applicant should be 45 years as of 1st January of the year in which the award is
conferred.Are there any criminal history restrictions for applicants?Yes, applicants should not have been convicted of any criminal
offence to be eligible for the Award.Can a person receive the award more than once in their lifetime?No, the award will be conferred on
a person only once in their lifetime, specifically pertaining to the concerned category.How to apply for the award under this scheme?
Applicants can collect the application form from the specified offices, fill in the necessary details, attach all the required documents
(self-attested), and submit the form to the designated authority.Sources And ReferencesOfficial WebsiteScheme GuidelinesApplication
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â€œBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Gamesâ€​ is a category of award under the â€œBiju
Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme. The scheme was launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to
commemorate the yeoman service of late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha, towards the development of Sports & Games in
the State by conferring the highest honour of the Government of Odisha in the field of Sports in his name. The award is given to the
sportspersons who have not only good performances at the 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.Objective:1. To
encourage the development of Sports and Games in the State.2. To honour meritorious sportspersons who have made the State Proud.3.
To inspire and motivate young talents to excel in sports and games by emulating the seniors.Sports Discipline: The sports disciplines
recognized by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.), Indian Olympic Association (I.O.A.), Government of India (G.O.I.), Sports
Authority of India (S.A.I.) and Government of Odisha (G.O.O.) including Sports Event for Persons with Disability.OkWas this helpful?
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