Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Sports & Culture,Sports
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha or shall be staying at least for a period of not less than 07 years. 1. To be eligible for this award, a coach should have devoted his/her career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and should have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels. 1. The applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence. 1. The award will be conferred on a person only once in his/her lifetime, pertaining to the concerned category. 1. The award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the selected awardee. > Annulment Cancellation of Award: - The Award may be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means. - In such event, the concerned person shall be asked to refund the award, failing which steps will be taken to recover the involved cost from him/her with simple interest @ 5% per annum.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
> Application process: Step 01: Advertisement for the award shall be uploaded every year in January on the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Department Website" nis:value=https://sports.odisha.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> with the prescribed format for the application. Step 02: The applicants can download the application form from the official website or collect it from the office of District Collector, DSOs, SPs, NYKS, Odisha Council of Sports and Sports & Youth Services Department. Step 03: Fill in the all necessary details 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: - The 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 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&39;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 March - Scrutiny and Selection: By 31st May - Award Ceremony: 29th August (National Sports Day)
Required Documents
- Identity proof Three Passport size photographs Proof of Residence Details of Career as a Coach (Supported documents) Details of Qualification as a Coach (Necessary documents) Details regarding the Sports person(s) who have achieved excellence at National/International recognized competitions under his/her Coaching and guidance Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award
FAQs
What is the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching"?
It is a distinguished category under the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme, initiated by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional coaching contributions in sports.
Which department has launched the Scheme?
Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha
What does 'Coach' mean?
A coach means a person who has been employed as a Coach in State Government, Sports and Youth Services Department, SAI, O.C.S., Sports Associations, or any other Corporate, Private Sectors, Organizations, Clubs with regular sports activities in pursuing active coaching in individual capacity or a person who produces outstanding result in different Olympic Sports Disciplines and non-Olympic Sports Disciplines recognized by G.O.I. and State Government and such Indigenous Sports which are recognized by the State Government under extant Rule.
How often is this award presented?
The award is presented every year, subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, to recognize outstanding coaching contributions.
What are the financial benefits associated with the award?
The award carries a cash prize of ₹1,00,000/-, which is presented to the deserving candidate.
Besides the cash award, what other honors are given to the awardees?
In addition to the cash award, awardees receive a statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie.
Is the awardee required to be present to receive the award?
Yes, awardees are invited to receive the awards in person. They are also entitled to Travel Allowance (T.A.) and Daily Allowance (D.A.) at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.
Is the award given posthumously if the awardee is no longer alive?
Yes, the award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee, recognizing the contributions made during their lifetime.
What happens if more than one person is selected for an award in a specific year?
In case of the selection of 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. If suitable candidates are not available, the award may not be given for that respective year.
Who is eligible to apply for the Coach Excellence Award?
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha or should have been residing in the state for a minimum period of 07 years.
What qualifications are required for eligibility?
To be eligible for this award, a coach should have devoted his/her career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and should have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.
Are there any legal considerations for eligibility?
Yes, the applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence to be considered eligible for the Coach Excellence Award.
Can a person receive the award more than once?
No, the award will be conferred on a person only once in their lifetime, specific to the respective 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.