Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2018

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2018

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is sporting honour given to organisations who are doing excellent work in promotion of sports and sporting culture in India. The award was instituted in 2009, and since then, it is given annually.

The award is given in four categories which are (a) Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent; (b) Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility; (c) Employment of sports persons and sports welfare measures; and (d) Sports for Development. The award carries a certificate, and a bronze trophy.

In 2009, Tata Steel was the first recepient of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar. In 2018, it is given in three out of four categories.

Identification and Nurturing of Budding & Young Talent    Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility    JSW Sports
Sports for Development    Isha Outreach

It is given on the same night along with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and Dhyan Chand Award.