Deadline: 20-Sep-22
The Department of Sports is seeking nominations for its Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2022.
The award is given to the overall top-performing University of the proceeding year.
Objectives
The objective of the award is given below:
- To promote competitive sports and games among Colleges and Universities;
- To recognize and honor those Universities which have shown the best performance in sports and games;
- To motivate Universities for broad-biasing and promotion of excellence in sports;
- To integrate sports and physical fitness in colleges and Universities;
- To encourage dope-free sports culture amongst youth and students.
Decoration
- University securing first position will be conferred with MAKA Trophy which is a rolling Trophy with cash award money of Rs. 15.0 Lakhs Rs. 7.5 Lakhs and Rs. 4.5 Lakhs will be given to the universities to second and third positions respectively. Vice Chancellor and Director (Physical Education/Sports) of the winning University may receive the Award.
- The cash award money received by the winning Universities under the Scheme should be spent for promotion of sports including opening of Centre of Excellence, creation/upgradation of infrastructure, training of athletes, cash award to sportspersons, etc.
No. of Awardees
Top 3 (three) recognized Universities on the basis of overall marks secured will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for Universities:
- Universities recognized by Government/UGC are only eligible for nomination under this scheme.
- Eligible Sports Disciplines: Trophy Award will be based on the Sports disciplines to be considered for the following conditions:
- The sports disciplines should be recognized by the MYAS; and
- The sports disciplines should also be part of Olympics/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games.
- Apart from the above, the following three sports disciplines are included based on popularity/indignity:
- Chess
- Kho-kho
- Cricket
For more information, visit https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in/home/Guidelines
