Overview
Financial assistance and honors to eminent sportspersons and local sports clubs to promote a sporting culture.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- West Bengal's annual state sports honours conferred by the Department of Youth Services & Sports — Banga Bhushan/Khel Samman categories recognising the best sportspersons, coaches and lifetime contribution to sport, with a cash prize, trophy and citation.
- Official website
- https://wbsportsandyouth.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of West Bengal
- ▸ Clubs must be registered and active for 3 years
Benefits
- ✓ Khel Samman: One-time grant of ₹50,000
- ✓ Banglar Gourav: One-time grant of ₹1,00,000
- ✓ Krira Guru (Coaches): ₹2,00,000
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 District Youth Officer or the West Bengal Sports Department website.
Official link
https://wbsportsandyouth.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Through the District Youth Officer or the West Bengal Sports Department website.
Frequently asked questions
Who selects the awardees?＋
A selection committee constituted by the Department of Youth Services & Sports reviews nominations received from associations, districts and individuals.