Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Coal India.
Explanation
The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is a national sports honor in India, established in 2009. It recognizes the contribution of corporate entities (public and private), Sports Control Boards, and NGOs toward the promotion and development of sports.
· Coal India Limited (CIL) was the recipient for the year 2022 under the specific category of 'Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility'.
· The award recognized Coal India’s massive investment in sports infrastructure, supporting athletes from marginalized communities, and funding grassroots sports programs across India through its CSR wings.
Additional Information (Other Options)
Entity | 2022 Context / Category |
(c) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) | Won the 2022 award in the category: 'Identification and Nurturing of Budding and Young Talent'. |
(d) Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corp. | While majorly involved in sports infrastructure development, it was not the winner in this category for 2022. |
(a) India Infrastructure Finance Co. Ltd. (IIFCL) | Winner of this award in 2016 under the CSR category, but not in 2022. |
Information Booster
The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is divided into four categories:
1. Identification and nurturing of budding and young talent.
2. Encouragement to sports through corporate social responsibility.
3. Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures.
4. Sports for Development.
Quick Revision - 2023 Winners:
· Encouragement through CSR: Odisha Mining Corporation Limited.
· Identification & Nurturing Talent: Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru.
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