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National Sports Awards 2021: Why in News

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021, which include six prestigious awards for Indian sportspersons. Key awards include the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, each recognizing various achievements in sports and coaching. The document also mentions government initiatives aimed at promoting sports development in India.

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National Sports Awards 2021: Why in News

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021, which include six prestigious awards for Indian sportspersons. Key awards include the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, each recognizing various achievements in sports and coaching. The document also mentions government initiatives aimed at promoting sports development in India.

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National Sports Awards 2021

Why in News

Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021.

The National Sports Awards of India comprise six different awards given to sportspersons of
India by the Central Government.

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Key Points

About:

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:

Formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, it is the highest award
bestowed to a sports person in India and was instituted in the year 1991-1992.
It is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field
of sports by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years.
It comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh.
Arjuna Award:

It was instituted in 1961 by the Government of India to recognise outstanding


achievement in national sports events.
It is given for good performance over a period of previous four years and
showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll
of honour.
Dronacharya Award:

It was instituted in 1985 by the Government of India to recognise excellence in


sports coaching.
It is given to coaches for doing outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent
basis and enabling sportspersons to excel in International events.
It carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue of Dronacharya and a scroll of
honour.
Dhyan Chand Award:

It was instituted in the year 2002 and comprises a Dhyan Chand statuette, a cash
prize of Rs 10 lakh, a certificate and a ceremonial dress.
It is given to honour sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their
performance and continue to contribute to promotion of sports events after
their retirement.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy:

It was instituted in the year 1956-1957.


It is for university-level sports performances.
It is given to a university for "top performance in the inter-university
tournaments" over the period of the last one year.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar:

It was instituted in the year 2009


It is given to corporate entities (both in private and public sector), sports
control boards, NGOs including sports bodies at the State and National level who
have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.
Government Initiatives for Sports Development:

Khelo India Scheme.


National Sports Development Fund.
The National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) Scheme.
Sports Authority of India Training Centres Scheme (STC).
Special Area Games (SAG) Scheme.

Source: PIB

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