Sarkari Yojana
Nari Shakti Puraskar – National Award for Women
About Nari Shakti Puraskar – National Award for Women
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, instituted the “Nari Shakti Puraskar” to honour outstanding contributions toward women’s empowerment, especially among vulnerable and marginalised groups. Winners are announced by 20th February each year and honoured on 8th March, International Women’s Day. The award encourages women’s participation across all spheres, highlights their role in nation-building, and aims to inspire citizens, particularly young people, through examples of women’s achievement.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Nari Shakti Puraskar - National Award for Women, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The awards are open only to individuals.
Applicants must be at least 25 years old as of 1st July of the award year.
Applicants must not have received the same award before (Stree Shakti Puraskars awarded earlier by the Ministry included).
The award may go, preferably in exceptional cases, to individuals doing outstanding work on the economic and social empowerment of women, or related themes.
The award may go to individuals who encouraged women into decision-making roles; built women's skills in traditional and non-traditional sectors; provided rural women basic amenities; promoted women in non-traditional fields like science, technology, sports, art, and culture; or made a concrete, significant contribution to women's safety, security, health, wellness, education, skill development, life skills, respect, and dignity.
A State or Union Territory that has notably improved its Child Sex Ratio (CSR) may also receive an award.
Awards are not normally given posthumously, except where death occurs after a proposal has already been submitted to the Ministry as these guidelines require.
Nominations:
Nominations are invited from
Nominations are invited from:
State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, and concerned Central Ministries/Departments.
Non-Governmental Organizations, Universities/Institutions, and Private and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
The Selection Committee may also, on its own, recommend an individual with sufficient justification.
Both self-nominations and third-party recommendations are considered.
Nominations go to the Ministry of Women and…
Nominations go to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, with details per the online application form and supporting documents as specified there.
Recommending entities must clearly certify the nominee's work…
Recommending entities must clearly certify the nominee's work for which the award is being proposed.
Benefits Provided
Nari Shakti Puraskar - National Award for Women provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Award Components: A certificate and a cash amount of ₹2,00,000/- per awardee.
Number of Awards: A maximum of 15 awards.
Relaxation Provision: The Selection Committee may, at its discretion, relax the maximum number of awards.
Presentation of the Award:
The Award is presented at a special ceremony…
The Award is presented at a special ceremony in New Delhi, held on International Women's Day, 8th March, every year.
The Ministry reimburses awardees' economy-class travel by the…
The Ministry reimburses awardees' economy-class travel by the shortest route, to and from Delhi, via Air India or another specifically permitted airline, plus local travel allowance on production of bills and tickets. It also arranges boarding and lodging for awardees for three days — one day before and one after the ceremony.
In special circumstances, the Ministry may also reimburse…
In special circumstances, the Ministry may also reimburse economy-class travel by the shortest route for one companion of the awardee, where the awardee:
is over 70 years old (as on the ceremony date);
is Divyangjan or a person with disability who cannot manage without a companion's support (requiring a certificate from a designated State/Central Government authority);
belongs to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category;
is illiterate or faces a language barrier and cannot manage without a companion.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document establishing the nominee's identity
A document establishing the nominee's identity
A document confirming how old the nominee is
A document confirming how old the nominee is
A description of the nominee's work on the…
A description of the nominee's work on the basis of which the award is being recommended
Any further supporting papers that may be asked…
Any further supporting papers that may be asked for
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Nari Shakti Puraskar - National Award for Women through the online application process outlined below.
Mode of calling the nominations:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
The designated portal opens for nominations from 1st…
The designated portal opens for nominations from 1st July to 31st October each calendar year. The Ministry also writes to all State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, and Central Ministries/Departments, asking them to publicise the awards widely and send nominations through the designated portal. The Government may, at its discretion, set a different start/cut-off date for a given year's nominations.
This information also appears simultaneously on the Ministry's…
This information also appears simultaneously on the Ministry's website, social media, and any other communication channel decided upon, with relevant details. Procedure for sending nominations:
Nominations are accepted only through the designated website…
Nominations are accepted only through the designated website i.e. https://www.awards.gov.in . This website's link also appears on the official website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development ( https://wcd.gov.in/ ).
Applications received other than through the online mode…
Applications received other than through the online mode are not entertained.
Applications received by the due date go to…
Applications received by the due date go to the State/ UT and District Collector/ District Magistrate, or other relevant government agencies/organisations, for verifying the claims and achievements mentioned.
Screening of Nominations:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development sets up a Screening Committee to scrutinise and shortlist nominations, based on the achievements of the nominated/applying individuals.
Selection of Awardees by the Selection Committee:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development sets up a Selection Committee to choose awardees based on the Screening Committee's recommendations.
The Selection Committee may, at its discretion, also consider individuals not nominated/recommended before the nomination deadline.
Process of Online Application Submission:
Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click the Registration button.
Step-3: Choose Individual or Organization as the type.
Step-4.1: Under the Individual category, provide:
Name as per Aadhaar/valid identity proof.
Date of birth.
Nominator/applicant type.
Mobile number.
Email ID.
Aadhaar number.
Step-4.2: Under the Organization category, provide:
Type of organization.
Name of the authorized person as per Aadhaar/valid identity proof
Date of birth.
A brief description of the organization (100 words)
Designation
Mobile number.
Email ID.
Aadhaar number.
Step-5: Submit.
Application:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click the login button on the portal and sign in with your credentials.
Step-3: Click "Awardspedia", then select the concerned Ministry or Department.
Step-4: From the list of awards, pick the scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-5: On the next page, fill in all mandatory fields on the online application form, then click "Submit".
Official Application & Website
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