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National Award for Individual Excellence

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The objective of this scheme is to recognize and encourage individuals working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, including those covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

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About This Scheme

The National Award for Individual Excellence under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, aims to recognize and encourage individuals who are working towards the empowerment of persons with disabilities, including those covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Number of Awardees: 1. Sarvashreshth Divyangjan (Most Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): 6 awards (3 male and 3 female) 1. Shreshth Divyangjan (Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): 10 awards (5 male and 5 female) 1. Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities): 2 awards (1 male and 1 female) 1. Sarvashreshth Vyakti working for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: 1 award 1. Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of disability: 1 award 1. Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of disability: 1 award

Benefits

₹2.0 L

1. Sarvashreshth Divyangjan (Most Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹2.00 lakh for each awardee.1. Shreshth Divyangjan (Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh for each awardee.1. Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh for each awardee.1. Most Outstanding Person working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.1. Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of disability: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.1. Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of disability: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.

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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Disability certificate (40% or more)
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Completed nomination form
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Proof of achievements/contributions
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Identity proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
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Optional endorsement/certificate from institution or guardian

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹2.0 L