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Nari Shakti Puraskar - National Award for Women

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

The award aims to acknowledge the achievements of women & recognize their contributions to society and the nation. The award is conferred annually on individuals in recognition of their exceptional service towards the cause of women’s empowerment, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized women.

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About This Scheme

The “Nari Shakti Puraskar” has been instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, to recognize outstanding contributions of women towards empowerment, especially of vulnerable and marginalized groups. The awards are announced annually by 20th February and conferred on 8th March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The scheme aims to promote women’s participation in all spheres and highlight their role in nation-building. It also seeks to inspire citizens, particularly youth, by showcasing exemplary achievements of women.

Benefits

₹2.0 L

Award Components: Certificate and a cash amount of ₹2,00,000/- per awardee.
Number of Awards: Maximum 15 awards.
Relaxation Provision: The selection committee may relax the maximum number of awards at its discretion.

Presentation of the Award:

The Award shall be presented at New Delhi at a special ceremony/ function held on the occasion of the International Women's Day on 8th March every year.
The Ministry will reimburse travel expenses by economy class by shortest route, for the awardees to and from Delhi, by Air India or any other airline as specifically permitted and local travelling allowance on production of bills and air tickets. Apart from this, boarding and lodging arrangements for the awardees for three days (one day prior and one day after the date of Award ceremony) shall be arranged by the Ministry.
In special circumstances, the Ministry may also reimburse travel expenses by economy class by shortest route, for one companion of the awardee, in case the awardee belongs to any of the following categories:

Awardee is more than 70 years of age (as on date of award ceremony);
Awardee is Divyangjan or a person with disability, who cannot manage without companion's support (certificate from designated authority of State/ Central Government is required to be submitted);
Awardee belongs to BPL (Below Poverty Line) category;
Awardee is illiterate or having language barrier, and cannot manage without a companion.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Identity proof
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Proof of age
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Details of work carried out by the nominees for which the award is being recommended
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Other supporting documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Mode of calling the nominations:

For inviting the applications for the awards, the designated portal shall be opened from 1st July to 31st October of every calendar year. The Ministry will also write to all the State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, Central Ministries/ Departments for giving wide publicity for the awards and also for sending nominations through the designated portal. Government may, at its discretion decide any other start/ cut-off date for consideration of nominations for awards for that particular year.
The information will be simultaneously placed on Ministry's website and other social media platforms as well as any other medium of communication as may be decided, along with relevant details.

Procedure for sending nominations:

Nominations will be received only through designated website i.e. https://www.awards.gov.in. The link of this website will also be available on the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (https://wcd.gov.in/).
Applications received other than online mode will not be entertained.
Applications received by the due date will be sent to the State/ UT and District Collector/ District Magistrate, other government/ appropriate agencies/ organizations for verification of the claims and achievements mentioned in the applications.

Screening of Nominations:

A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Awards considering the achievements of the applying/ recommended individuals.

Selection of Awardees by the Selection Committee:

A Selection Committee shall be constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to select the awardees on the basis of recommendation of the Screening Committee.
The Selection Committee may at its discretion also consider individuals other than those who have got nominated/ recommended before the last date of receipt of nominations/ recommendations.

Process of Online Application Submission:Registration:

Step-1: Visit the official website.

Step-2: Click on the Registration button.

Step-3: Choose type Individual or Organization.

Step-4.1: Under the Individual category, provide the following details.

- Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.

- Date of Birth.

- Nominator/Applicant Type.

- Mobile No.

- Email ID.

- Aadhaar Number.

Step-4.2: Under the Organization category, provide the following details.

- Type of Organization.

- Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof

- Date of Birth.

- Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)

- Designation

- Mobile No.

- Email ID.

- Aadhaar Number.

Step-5: Submit.

Application:

Step-1: Visit the official website.

Step-2: Click on the login button on the portal and log in using the credentials.

Step-3: Click on the "Awardspedia" button. Then select the concerned Ministry or Department name.

Step-4: From the list of awards, select the scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".

Step-5: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹2.0 L