Babu Banarasi Das Khel Ratna Puraskar
Why this scheme matters now
Babu Banarasi Das Khel Ratna Puraskar is a Sports initiative targeting Uttar Pradesh. The highest state sports award in UP, rewarding outstanding sportspersons who have brought laurels to the state at the National and International levels with cash prizes and citations Applications are routed through the official portal, so save the link for reference.
Uttar Pradesh residents should confirm the nodal office and preferred document formats before applying.
About This Scheme
The highest state sports award in UP, rewarding outstanding sportspersons who have brought laurels to the state at the National and International levels with cash prizes and citations.
Required Documents
- ✓Aadhar Card
- ✓National/International Sports Certificates
- ✓Age/Birth Certificate
- ✓Residence Certificate of UP
How to Apply
- Uttar Pradesh Sports Directorate (upsports.gov.in) ki website par puraskar ke liye notification nikalne par apply karein.
- Yeh puraskar un khiladiyon ko diya jata hai jinhone pichle 3-4 saalon me National ya International star (Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, National Games) par medel jeeta ho.
- Ek detailed application form me apne sabhi medals aur achievements ka byora (details) bharein.
- Form apne District Sports Officer (DSO) ya directly Sports Directorate Lucknow me jama karein.
- Rajyastariya (State-level) committee sabhi aavedanon ki janch karti hai aur merit banati hai.
- Select hone wale khiladiyon ko Khel Diwas (29 August) ke avsar par CM dwara sammanit kiya jata hai.
- Isme ek naksad rashi (₹1 Lakh se ₹5 Lakh tak achievement ke hisaab se) aur ek prashasti patra (citation) pradan kiya jata hai.
Snapshot insights
Timeline snapshot
Launched on 29 Aug 2013
Documents to gather
Prepare 4 docs such as Aadhar Card, National/International Sports Certificates, Age/Birth Certificate, ….
Pros
- Specifies 4 documents, making it easier to collect proof ahead of time.
- Direct application link is recorded so you can jump to the source notice quickly.
- Rolled out from 29 Aug 2013, so the timeline is clear.
- Tailored for Uttar Pradesh residents with localized support.
Cons
- Closing date is not listed yet, so keep following the official source for updates.
- Limited to Uttar Pradesh residents, so other states will need a different benefit portal.