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Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award

Ministry: Ministry Of Communication

Department: Department of Telecommunication

The scheme aims to provide national recognition, financial incentives, and professional encouragement to Indian citizens and institutions contributing significantly to telecom development and its application in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and commerce.

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About This Scheme

The "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award" scheme has been launched by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The scheme aims to encourage innovation, excellence, and capacity building in the telecom sector while recognizing outstanding contributions made by individuals, organizations, and institutions across telecom innovations, skilling, services, manufacturing, and sectoral applications.

Benefits

Reimbursement of airfare (economy class by the shortest route).

₹7.5K

A lump sum amount of ₹7,500 for boarding, lodging, and incidental expenses.

National recognition for outstanding telecom contributions.

Benefits

₹2.0 L

Cash award of ₹2,00,000 per awardee.

Shawl, Citation, and Plaque as recognition.

Mode of Disbursement

Cash award transferred to awardee; travel reimbursement on submission of bills.

Physical presentation of shawl, plaque, and citation.

Once annually.

Expected Time of Disbursement

During the official Award Presentation Ceremony (date decided by Department of Telecommunications).

One-time award; cannot be used as title or prefix/suffix.

Required Documents

  • Detailed Description Of Contribution/Work
  • Recommendation Letter From Organization (If Applicable)
  • Proof Of Identity (For Individuals)
  • Registration Certificate Of Organization (For Institutions)
  • Supporting Documents And Evidence Of Work
  • Annual Reports Of Last 3 Years (For Organizations, If Asked)
  • Memorandum And Articles Of Association (If Applicable)
  • Self-Certification By Applicant
  • Proof Of Contribution Period (Last 3 Years)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹2.0 L