Which award is given for excellence in sports?

• Eligibility:

  • Awarded to athletes from various sports disciplines, including Olympic sports, cricket, and indigenous games.
  • Requires consistent and outstanding performance for at least four years.

• Recognition:
  Recipients are honored with:

  • A bronze statue of Arjuna.
  • A certificate.
  • A cash prize.

• Objective:
  Encourages excellence in sports and motivates athletes to bring glory to the nation.

Additional Information:

• Jamnalal Bajaj Award: Recognizes contributions in areas like social work and rural development.
• Tagore Award: Given for contributions to cultural harmony and the arts.
• Moortidevi Award: A literary award for exceptional works of Indian authors.