Overview
State-level awards recognizing significant contributions to sports in the Himalayan state.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Uttarakhand's state sports awards — including the state Khel Ratna for the outstanding sportsperson of the year, along with best coach and lifetime contribution categories — carrying a cash prize, trophy and citation.
- Official website
- https://sports.uk.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Uttarakhand
- ▸ Representation of the state at National/International levels
- ▸ Devbhoomi Khel Ratna for the best athlete of the year
Benefits
- ✓ Khel Ratna: ₹5 Lakh cash prize
- ✓ Dronacharya Award (Coaches): ₹3 Lakh cash prize
- ✓ Lifetime Achievement: ₹5 Lakh
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
Through the Directorate of Sports, Uttarakhand.
Official link
https://sports.uk.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Through the Directorate of Sports, Uttarakhand.
Frequently asked questions
Who can be nominated?＋
Sportspersons and coaches domiciled in Uttarakhand with outstanding achievement in the qualifying period; nominations are invited annually by the Directorate of Sports.