Scheme for Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games
The award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports & Games is a prestigious national sports award instituted by the Government of India to recognize coaches who have consistently demonstrated outstanding & meritorious work in training sportspersons to achieve excellence at international competitions.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Award, Sports, Financial Assistance, Coach, Recognition |
Before you apply
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