Overview
The highest sports honor in Himachal Pradesh for athletes with significant national or international achievements.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- State's highest sports honour — Parshuram Award for outstanding sportspersons of Himachal Pradesh, carrying a cash prize, citation and trophy conferred by the Department of Youth Services & Sports.
- Official website
- https://himachal.nic.in/index.php?lang=1&dpt_id=15 ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh
- ▸ Medal winners at National or International level
- ▸ Must be recommended by the state sports association
Benefits
- ✓ Cash prize of ₹2 Lakh
- ✓ Statue of Lord Parshuram
- ✓ Certificate and Blazer
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Application through District Youth Services and Sports Officers.
Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Application through District Youth Services and Sports Officers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Parshuram Award?＋
Bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh who have represented the state/country and achieved outstanding performance at national or international level in a recognised discipline.
How do I apply?＋
The Directorate of Youth Services & Sports issues an annual call for nominations; applications go through the District Youth Services & Sports Officer with attested performance certificates.