The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently unveiled the winners of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP) 2023. This prestigious award is given to organizations and individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of sports in India. This year, the award recipients include the Odisha Mining Corporate Limited and Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, among others.
RKPP 2023 Winners: A Glimpse
This year’s RKPP has been awarded to the Odisha Mining Corporate Limited in the category of Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility. This company has been recognized for its substantial contributions towards supporting and developing sports in India through its CSR initiatives.
On the other hand, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru has received a nod for identifying and nurturing budding and young talent. It proves the effort and dedication they’ve put in to discover new talents and foster them to reach their full potential.
About the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP)
Introduced by the government in 2009, the RKPP is a prestigious award given to corporations (both private and public sectors), Sports Control Boards, NGOs, and sports bodies at the state and national levels. The main criterion for this award is the visible role these entities have played in promoting and developing sports in the country. The award aims to encourage more organizations to take an active part in cultivating a sports-driven culture in India.
India’s National Sports Awards: An Overview
The RKPP is just one of the six core awards that make up India’s National Sports Awards. These awards are a recognition of the relentless efforts and achievements of Indian athletes, coaches, and organizations in the field of sports.
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, named after India’s hockey wizard, is the highest sporting honour in India. It recognizes spectacular and most outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years.
The Arjuna Award is given to athletes for their exceptional achievements in sports over the past four years. The winners are individuals who have continuously shown excellent performance and brought glory to the nation.
The Dronacharya Award rewards coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events.
The Major Dhyan Chand Award is given for life-time achievements and contribution to sports development.
Lastly, the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy goes to the university which has contributed significantly to sports in the country.
Together, these awards not only recognize the efforts of the sports fraternity but also inspire others to contribute to the growth of sports in India.
Conclusion
The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP) 2023 highlights the importance of acknowledging and rewarding those who make significant contributions to the promotion of sports. This recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports helps to foster a culture of sporting excellence in India, encouraging more organizations and individuals to step forward and play their part in promoting and developing sports in the country.
Last Modified: February 23, 2024