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Sukhatme National Award in Statistics

Ministry: Ministry Of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The scheme aims to recognise excellence in statistical research and official statistics. Through this scheme, national recognition is provided to eligible Indian statisticians for lifetime or young achiever contributions.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Sukhatme National Award in Statistics” has been implemented by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India. It aims to recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals in terms of high-quality research work, to improve the system of official statistics in general, and to develop innovative methods for addressing challenges encountered in sample surveys, data management systems, and data integration, in particular. Through this scheme, national-level recognition in the form of a citation, shawl, and memento is provided to eligible Indian statisticians for lifetime contribution or young achiever excellence. > Ceremony Details: - The award will be presented on Statistics Day, i.e. on 29th June every year, with an award in each of the two categories being given in alternate years. - At this ceremony, citations highlighting the work of the awardee would be read out. - Awardee may also be requested to take a session highlighting the significance of their work.

Benefits

1. Citation signed by Hon’ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

1. Besides the above, a Shawl and a Memento shall be given to the awardee.

> No. of Awardees:

One for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for Lifetime Contribution in the Field of Statistics.

One for the C.R. Rao National Award in Statistics for Young Statisticians.

_(Note: Among the two categories of the National Award in Statistics, only one award shall be conferred each year on an alternate basis.)_

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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Nomination Form
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Aadhhar Card
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Testimonials From 3 Distinguished Statisticians or Referees
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Detailed description of the nominee's contribution
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Supporting documents (research papers, patents, awards certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., depending on the specific nomination)
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Photographs

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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The applicant should submit the nomination or application along with testimonials from 3 distinguished statisticians or referees through the portal. Applications for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics are invited only through the National Awards Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs at https://www.awards.gov.in. Applications submitted through any other mode are not considered. In posthumous cases, if the person proposed to be honoured has passed away within 1 year, the award may be given

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