Given for: For the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which award is to be given.
First given in the year: 1991-92
Monetary Grant: Rs. 20 lakhs (as of 2022)
Given for: To sports coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and enabled them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions.
First given in the year: 1985
Monetary Grant: Rs. 15 lakhs (as of 2022)
Given for: To those sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to the promotion of sports even after their retirement from active sporting career.
First given in the year: 2002
Monetary Grant: Rs. 10 lakhs (as of 2022)
Given for: To recognise the achievement of persons associated in the field of adventure. 3 categories for adventure on land, sea and air and 1 award for lifetime achievement.
First given in the year: 1993
Monetary Grant: Rs. 15 lakhs (as of 2022)
Given for: 4 categories
First given in the year: 2009
Monetary Grant: No cash award
Given for: Overall top performing university in the Inter-University tournaments. (The top 3 universities are given cash awards)
First given in the year: 1956-57
Monetary Grant: 1. Rs. 15 lakhs 2. Rs. 7.5 lakhs and 4.5 lakhs (as of 2022)
