Sarkari Yojana
National Award for Individual Excellence
About National Award for Individual Excellence
Run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the National Award for Individual Excellence seeks to honour and motivate individuals who work for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, including people covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Number of Awardees:
1. Sarvashreshth Divyangjan (Most Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): a total of 6 awards, split as 3 for men and 3 for women 1. Shreshth Divyangjan (Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): 10 awards in all, with 5 for men and 5 for women 1. Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities): 2 awards, divided as 1 male and 1 female 1. Sarvashreshth Vyakti working for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: a single award 1. Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of disability: a single award 1. Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of disability: one award
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Award for Individual Excellence, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For the specified categories, the applicant must be…
For the specified categories, the applicant must be a person with a benchmark disability of 40% or more under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
A person may nominate themselves or be nominated…
A person may nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else, but only for one award category.
Anyone who has won a National Award from…
Anyone who has won a National Award from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities within the past 5 years is not eligible.
Applicants in the Most Outstanding and Outstanding Persons…
Applicants in the Most Outstanding and Outstanding Persons with Disabilities categories have to be older than 18 years.
In the Creative Child with Disabilities category, applicants…
In the Creative Child with Disabilities category, applicants can be at most 18 years old.
Disabilities covered include locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing…
Disabilities covered include locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, and other specified disabilities.
The remaining categories (empowerment, rehabilitation, research/innovation) are open…
The remaining categories (empowerment, rehabilitation, research/innovation) are open to any individual, whether or not they have a disability, who may apply or be nominated subject to the eligibility conditions.
Benefits Provided
National Award for Individual Excellence provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Sarvashreshth Divyangjan (Most Outstanding Persons with Disabilities):
Every awardee gets a cash award of ₹2.00 lakh together with a certificate and a medal.
Shreshth Divyangjan (Outstanding Persons with Disabilities):
Every awardee is given a medal, a certificate, and ₹1.00 lakh in cash.
Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with…
Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities): A cash award of ₹1.00 lakh, plus a certificate and a medal, goes to each awardee.
Most Outstanding Person working for the empowerment of…
Most Outstanding Person working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: The winner receives ₹1.00 lakh in cash along with a medal and a certificate.
Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of…
Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of disability: This award carries ₹1.00 lakh in cash, a certificate, and a medal.
Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of…
Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of disability: The recipient is honoured with a medal, a certificate, and a ₹1.00 lakh cash award.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate showing that the nominee's disability is…
A certificate showing that the nominee's disability is 40% or more
The nomination form, filled in completely
The nomination form, filled in completely
Evidence of the nominee's achievements or contributions
Evidence of the nominee's achievements or contributions
An identity document such as an Aadhaar card…
An identity document such as an Aadhaar card or Passport
If available, an endorsement or certificate from an…
If available, an endorsement or certificate from an institution or the guardian (not mandatory)
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Award for Individual Excellence through the online application process outlined below.
Registration:
Go to the official website and press the…
Go to the official website and press the Registration button.
Pick whether you are registering as an Individual…
Pick whether you are registering as an Individual or an Organization.
Enter the details asked for
Enter the details asked for: Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, and Aadhaar Number. Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, and Aadhaar Number.
Press Submit and your registration is done
Press Submit and your registration is done. Apply:
Use your registered credentials to Log in to…
Use your registered credentials to Log in to the portal.
Find the scheme in the awards list and…
Find the scheme in the awards list and choose "Nominate / Apply Now".
Complete every mandatory field on the online application…
Complete every mandatory field on the online application form.
Press Submit to send in your application
Press Submit to send in your application.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.