The award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.
The award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.
The “Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism” is a category of award under the “Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme. The scheme was launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to commemorate the yeoman service of late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha, towards the development of Sports & Games in the State by conferring the highest honor of the Government of Odisha in the field of Sports in his name.
The objective of the scheme is to encourage the development of Sports and Games in the State. The award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.
Sports Journalist: Sports reporter, Journalist (Mobile or desk) of a major daily newspaper, or magazine. - Accredited Journalists: A journalist who has been granted accreditation under the Rule "The Odisha Press Accreditation (Constitution Rules-1994 notified on 31st January 1994 Resolution in I & P.R. Department Govt. of Odisha) and includes accredited Sports & Photo Journalist and awarded from time to time. - Freelance Reporter of Print media and/or Electronic media operating within the State of Odisha (As per the eligibility criteria under the resolution (Para-2 (I) of the I& P.R. Department of Government of Odisha. - Photo Journalist/Cameraman-Cum-Correspondent: A cameraman representing a newspaper, News Photo Agency, or TV news Unit (as per the eligibility criteria under resolution (Para-2 (i) & P.R. Department)
1. The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
1. A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards.
1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.
Note:
1. Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
1. The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee.
1. In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees.
1. It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.
Step 1: Offline — Step 01
The advertisement for the award shall be uploaded every year in January on the Department Website with the prescribed format for the application.
Step 2: Offline — Step 02
The applicant can download the application form from the official website or collect it from the office of District Collector, DSOs, SPs, NYKS, Odisha Council of Sports and Sports & Youth Services Department.
Step 3: Offline — Step 03
Fill in the all necessary details in the application form and attach all the relevant documents.
Step 4: Offline — Step 04
The application forms can be sent by the Collector, SP, DSO, NYKS concerned Sports Association, the person himself/herself, or Odisha Council of Sports to the Sports & Youth Services Department. Note 01: The Department of Sports and Youth Services also reserves the right to suo moto nominate names for the award. Note 02: The application form and all supporting documents must be self-attested by the applicant, i.e. there is no need for attestation by any Gazetted officer. > Scrutiny of Application: - The Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department will constitute a five-member scrutiny Committee comprising senior officials and coaches of the Department with Director-cum-Addl. Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department or the senior most officer of the Department as head of the Committee to scrutinize all the applications and place the scrutiny result before the selection committee for consideration. > Selection Procedure: - An eight-member Selection Committee will be constituted by Govt. under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Department for the selection of awardees. - The Selection Committee shall examine the scrutinized nominations/applications and recommend names for each award for approval of Government at the level of Hon'ble Minister, Sports & Youth Services. > Timeline for the Award: - Invitation of application through issue of Advertisement: By 31st January. - Last date for receipt of applications: By 31st March - Scrutiny and Selection: By 31st May - Award Ceremony: 29th August (National Sports Day)
The "Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism" is a prestigious category under the broader "Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme. This scheme was initiated by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, to honor the remarkable contributions of late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha, towards the development of Sports & Games in the state.
Sports Journalist means Sports reporter, Journalist (Mobile or desk) of a major daily Newspaper, or magazine, Accredited Journalists, Freelance reporter of Print media and/or Electronic media operating, Photo Journalist/Cameraman-Cum-Correspondent within the State of Odisha.
Yes, Freelance Reporters of both Print and Electronic media operating within the State of Odisha are eligible for consideration. The eligibility criteria are outlined in the resolution (Para-2 (I)) of the I & P.R. Department of the Government of Odisha.
A cameraman representing a News Paper, News Photo Agency, T.V News Unit (as per the eligibility criteria under the above mentioned resolution (Para-2 (i) & P.R. Department)
The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of [?]50,000/-.
In addition to the cash award, recipients of the award will receive a statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie.
Yes, awardees are invited to receive the awards in person. They will be provided Travel Allowance (T.A.) and Daily Allowance (D.A.) at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.
Yes, the award can be conferred posthumously, and it will be presented to the next of kin of the awardee.
In cases where more than one person is selected for an award, the award money will be shared among the awardees.
The Department of Sports & Youth Services is not obligated to confer the award annually. If suitable candidates are not available for the award, it may not be given for the respective year.
To be eligible, the applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha or have been staying in the state for a minimum period of seven years.
To be eligible for this award, a journalist must have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.
Yes, to be eligible, applicants should not have been convicted of any criminal offense.
No, the award will be conferred on an individual only once in their lifetime within the specific category they are considered for.
Applicants can collect the application form from the specified offices, fill in necessary details, attach all the required documents (self-attested), and submit the form to designated authorities.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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