The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has introduced Scheme for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to recognize the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years immediately preceding the year during which the award is to be given. You can find information related to this scheme, its objectives, funding, beneficiaries, etc. Information on how to apply, where to apply, concerned authority and officials is also available. Application forms are also given.