Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2025 Announced: Odisha Mining Corp Wins.

Awards | Dated: 07 Jan 2026

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the recipients of the "Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2025". Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC) was awarded in the category of "Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility". Jain University, Bengaluru, won for "Identification and Nurturing of Budding / Young Talent".

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The awards recognize corporate entities and institutions promoting sports in the country.
  • President Droupadi Murmu will confer the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2026.
  • OMC has been a key sponsor for Indian Hockey and various state sports infrastructure.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
  • Winner (CSR): Odisha Mining Corp.
  • Winner (Talent): Jain University.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which entity won the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2025 for sports encouragement through CSR?

Correct Answer: Odisha Mining Corporation

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Sports Awards

  • Ministry – Youth Affairs & Sports
  • Minister – Mansukh Mandaviya