Overview
State award to encourage junior talent who have performed exceptionally in national/international competitions.
Key details
- Age
- Junior athletes (under-19 category as per the annual notification)
- Amount / benefit value
- Eklavya Award for outstanding junior sportspersons of Madhya Pradesh — cash prize, statuette and citation awarded annually.
- Official website
- https://dsywmp.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Native of Madhya Pradesh
- ▸ Under 19 years of age (junior/youth level)
- ▸ Medal winner at national or international level in the last 3-5 years
Benefits
- ✓ Cash prize of ₹1 Lakh
- ✓ Citation, trophy, 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
Online application through the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare portal.
Official link
https://dsywmp.gov.in/ ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online application through the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare portal.
Frequently asked questions
Who can be nominated?＋
Junior sportspersons domiciled in Madhya Pradesh with outstanding national/international performance in the qualifying period specified in the notification.