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In which year the Arjuna Awards were instituted?

Santhosh Nair April 26, 2020
In which year the Arjuna Awards were instituted?
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Started in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of ₹500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.
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Santhosh Nair

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I thoroughly enjoyed my tenure of meritorious service in Indian Navy. I was assigned mostly the Pay & Allowances, Service Documents section, Administrative wings and onboard INS Tabar for anti piracy operations in Indian ocean, Served in Indian Naval Hospital Nivarini and Pay Office at CABS, Mankhurd, NCC Units at Karwar and Changanassery. Last served at Wireless Experimental Unit, Thane.