Scheme for Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department: Department of Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports & Games is a prestigious national sports award instituted by the Government of India to recognize coaches who have consistently demonstrated outstanding & meritorious work in training sportspersons to achieve excellence at international competitions.

Benefits:
> **Selected awardees receive:**

**Dronacharya Award (Regular)**

- Statuette
- Certificate
- Ceremonial Dress
- Cash Prize of ₹10,00,000

**Dronacharya Award (Lifetime Contribution)**

- Statuette
- Certificate
- Ceremonial Dress
- Cash Prize of ₹15,00,000

**Additional Information**

- The awards are ordinarily conferred by the President of India on 29th August (National Sports Day).
- No individual can receive the award more than once.
- The award may be conferred posthumously.

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Eligibility:
**Eligibility for Regular Dronacharya Award**

1. The applicant must be a coach at the Grassroot, Development, or Elite level.
1. The applicant must have produced outstanding sporting achievements during the four years immediately preceding the award year.
1. Submit details of the athletes coached and the coaching period claimed for the achievements.

**Eligibility for Lifetime Contribution Category**

1. The applicant must have contributed to coaching and athlete development for 20 years or more.
1. In the case of Grassroot/Development coaches, they have been associated with an athlete for at least 5 years during the 20-year period.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Department of Sports online portal: https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/
Step 2: Register on the portal by providing the required details and completing mobile OTP verification.
Step 3: Log in using the credentials received after registration.
Step 4: Complete and update the applicant profile.
Step 5: Select the Dronacharya Award scheme and submit the application online.
Step 6: After successful submission, a unique registration number will be generated for future reference.
Important Notes
Eligible coaches may apply directly through the online portal without requiring recommendations from nominating authorities.
The government may nominate up to two deserving candidates.
The award is granted for the calendar year in which applications are invited.
Contact Details
Dronacharya Award Helpdesk
Email: section.sp4-moyas@gov.in
Phone: 011-23387432
Nodal Officer
Name: Shri Kunal
Email: js-develop-sports@gov.in
Phone: 011-23387432
Technical Support
Mobile: 8384058103
Email: techsupport-awards@mha.gov.in

Documents Required:
Date of Birth Proof.
Recent Passport-size Photograph.
Signature.
Vigilance Clearance Certificate (for Government/PSU employees, if applicable).
Employer's Vigilance/Disciplinary Clearance Report (if employed).
Self-undertaking regarding criminal and moral conduct (for self-employed applicants).
Degree/Diploma in Coaching (if applicable).
Certificates of international achievements of sportspersons coached.
Details of coaching tenure with athletes.
Signed undertaking in prescribed format.