Bhubaneswar, Apr 1: The Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPACT), managed by IMFA Group, has invited nominations for the prestigious 33rd Ekalabya Puraskar-2025. 

The ‘Ekalabya Puraskar’ award honors outstanding young sportspersons from Odisha and carries a cash prize of Rs 7,00,000 (Rupees Seven Lakh Only). In addition to the main award, two citation awards are also given, each with a cash prize of Rs 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must be under 25 years of age as of 31st March 2025.
• Applicants must have a proven track record in sports, with achievements at the State, National, and International levels in the past two years (from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025).
• Nominations should come through sports organizations, Boards, Associations, Universities, Colleges, or Schools in Odisha.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their nominations, along with supporting documents, to: Ekalabya Puraskar, IMPACT, IMFA Building, Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar-751010.

Alternatively, applications can be emailed to [email protected]. However, in case of email submissions, supporting documents must be sent separately to the postal address mentioned above.

The last date for submission of nominations is 31st May 2025.

This prestigious award recognizes and encourages young sports talents in Odisha. 

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and showcase their sporting achievements.