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Scheme of Awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Awardj

The scheme "Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award" aims to encourage sporting excellence by providing financial awards to sportspersons for their achievements at the state, national, and international levels.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Eklavya Senior Award: ₹1,00,000/-. 1. Eklavya Junior Award: ₹50,000/-. 1. Sardar Patel Senior Award: ₹50,000/-. 1. Sardar Patel Junior Award: ₹25,000/-. 1. Jaidipsinhji Senior Award: ₹20,000/-. 1. Jaidipsinhji Junior Award: ₹10,000/-.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a male; The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.; The applicant must have made notable achievements in sports at the state, national, or international level.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the official method for submitting an application under the scheme?

Applicants are required to submit their applications through the official online platform of the Sports Authority of Gujarat by visiting the portal https://sportsauthority.gujarat.gov.in/login and completing the necessary registration and submission procedures.

What is the main purpose of the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?

The main purpose of the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award” is to recognize and financially reward the sporting achievements of male sportspersons from Gujarat who have excelled at the state, national, or international levels in their respective disciplines.

Who is eligible to apply under the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?

The scheme is applicable only to male individuals who are domiciled in Gujarat and who have demonstrated commendable performance and success in recognized sports events at various competitive levels including the state, national, or international level.

What type of financial rewards are offered through the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”?

The scheme provides one-time monetary incentives which include ₹1,00,000/- for the Eklavya Senior Award, ₹50,000/- for the Eklavya Junior Award, ₹50,000/- for the Sardar Patel Senior Award, ₹25,000/- for the Sardar Patel Junior Award, ₹20,000/- for the Jaidipsinhji Senior Award, and ₹10,000/- for the Jaidipsinhji Junior Award.

Is the scheme open to female athletes or only to male participants?

As per the current eligibility criteria mentioned in the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award”, only male sportspersons are eligible to apply and female athletes are not covered under this particular scheme.

Does the scheme impose any income limits on the applicants or their families?

The scheme does not specify any income limit either for the individual applicant or for the applicant’s family, meaning that it is open to sportspersons from all economic backgrounds without any income-related restrictions.

Which organization is responsible for implementing and managing the scheme?

The scheme is implemented and managed by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, which functions under the administrative control of the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Government of Gujarat.

Is there any cost associated for the application process under this scheme?

There is no cost associated with the application process, as the “Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award” allows sportspersons to access and submit the form online completely free of charge.