Overview
The highest state sports awards in Uttar Pradesh for outstanding performance in national and international arenas.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Uttar Pradesh's highest state sports honours — the Laxman Award for men and the Rani Laxmi Bai Award for women — conferred annually on outstanding sportspersons of the state with a cash prize, statuette and citation; a coach award (Dronacharya-equivalent) is notified alongside.
- Official website
- https://updsy.upsdc.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Domicile of Uttar Pradesh
- ▸ Must have represented the state in national competitions
- ▸ Achievements in the last 3 years are considered
Benefits
- ✓ Cash prize of ₹3.11 Lakh
- ✓ Bronze statue and citation
- ✓ Scroll of honor
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
Apply to the Director of Sports, UP, through the District Sports Officer.
Official link
https://upsports.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Apply to the Director of Sports, UP, through the District Sports Officer.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?＋
Sportspersons domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with outstanding national and international performance in the qualifying period specified in the annual notification.
How do I apply?＋
Applications are invited annually by the Directorate of Sports, Lucknow, and are submitted with achievement certificates through the regional/district sports office.