The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is introduced for the stupendous and most extraordinary presentation in the field of sports to the sports¬persons in a year (April 1 to March 31). This honor is introduced to one sportsperson from singular games yet it very well may be given to more than one individual in the event of group games. The determination board of trustees doesn't have the optional ability to choose a couple of individuals from a group for the honor. This may upset the camaraderie. In any case, if in the assessment of the determination advisory group, there is no exhibition meriting this honor in a specific year, it may not be allowed around there. This honor comprises of the accompanying: A money measure of Rs. 7-5 lakh absolved from personal assessment and abundance charge in the year in which it is dispensed. If the honor is given to more than one game people of the group, the sum will be separated similarly i.e., Rs, 3-75 lakh for each sportsperson.

A look of honor to each sportsperson-

One plaque to each sportsperson. The chose sportsperson for this honor is likewise given an overcoat, a tie and the repayment of TA/DA at the rates chose by the office for coming to Delhi to get the honor.
The measure of grant might be given either in real money or through saving testaments or something else, as considered fit by the Government. The accomplishments in the games and games which are remembered for Olympic Games. Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and in billiards snooker, and chess will be qualified for thought for this honor.

Targets of the Award-

There are the following goals of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award :
To respect the sportspersons to upgrade their overall status in the public arena and to give them more prominent nobility and a spot of high standing in the public eye.
To inspire the sportspersons to give the then-best in games.
To strengthen the spread of sports culture all through the country.

By: Raghav Saxena

Birla School, Pilani