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National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency
About National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency
Since 1969, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has conferred “National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities” annually, in recognition of the skills and contributions of persons with disabilities, and of the individuals and institutions engaged in empowering them.
Award Categories
1. National Awards for Individual Excellence 2. National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities
DoEPwD confers the “Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency” award on the best placement agency for persons with disabilities, excluding Government/State Government/local bodies. The National Awards mark the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’, observed on 3rd December every year, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, with the President or Vice President of India presenting them.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award goes to outstanding employers of persons with disabilities, from among:
Government organisations
Government organisations.
Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, or Local Government…
Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, or Local Government Bodies.
Private or Non-Governmental Organisations
Private or Non-Governmental Organisations. Selection Criteria & Weightage
Placed at least 50% of registered unemployed disabled…
Placed at least 50% of registered unemployed disabled persons in jobs over the last five years, with at least 30% of them women - 20%
Total number of persons with disabilities placed over…
Total number of persons with disabilities placed over the last five years - 10%
Outstanding follow-up over the last five years, combined…
Outstanding follow-up over the last five years, combined with placements of those registered up to the end of the previous year - 25%
Employee dropout rate not exceeding 20% in a…
Employee dropout rate not exceeding 20% in a given year - 15%
Placement offered across all categories of disabled persons,…
Placement offered across all categories of disabled persons, maintaining balance while assisting placement - 10%
The Screening Committee may devise other assessment parameters…
The Screening Committee may devise other assessment parameters to help shortlist applicants - 20%
Benefits Provided
National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Decoration
Awardees receive a certificate and a shield >…
Awardees receive a certificate and a shield Award Categories
One award for delivering holistic, comprehensive rehabilitation services
One award for delivering holistic, comprehensive rehabilitation services.
One award for promoting and delivering inclusive education,…
One award for promoting and delivering inclusive education, or for institutions readying children with disabilities for inclusive higher studies. Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)
The National Awards ceremony is held at Vigyan…
The National Awards ceremony is held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 3rd December every year, marked as the "International Day of Persons with Disabilities."
The President or Vice President of India presents…
The President or Vice President of India presents the National Awards.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,…
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, bears the boarding and lodging costs for awardees and one escort each.
Round-trip travel and accommodation are arranged and reimbursed…
Round-trip travel and accommodation are arranged and reimbursed for up to one day before and after the ceremony.
Awardees and escorts receive TA/DA equal to a…
Awardees and escorts receive TA/DA equal to a Class-I Central Government officer.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of registration, showing the year of establishment
Certificate of registration, showing the year of establishment
Proof of address for correspondence
Proof of address for correspondence
Proof of the nature of work the institution…
Proof of the nature of work the institution carries out
Special or outstanding achievements (certificates/appreciation letters) over the…
Special or outstanding achievements (certificates/appreciation letters) over the past 10 years in this award's category, at a) international, b) national, c) state, d) district, or e) organisation level
Details of any awards or honours received (name,…
Details of any awards or honours received (name, conferring agency, year), citations attached, with justification for this award
Any other achievement to be considered for the…
Any other achievement to be considered for the award
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency through the online application process outlined below.
Call for Applications The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment's Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) advertises the National Awards Portal's opening and application window via newspapers and its website. Nominations/applications go in only through the online mode, on the Ministry of Home Affairs' centralised portal (www.awards.gov.in), which opens from 15th June to 31st July. Registration
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Visit the National Awards Portal and click "Register"…
Visit the National Awards Portal and click "Register" in the top right corner.
On the Registration Page, complete all mandatory fields…
On the Registration Page, complete all mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk).
Tick the "Declaration" checkboxes at the bottom, fill…
Tick the "Declaration" checkboxes at the bottom, fill in the captcha code, and click "Submit" — login credentials will reach your registered mobile number. Application
Visit the National Awards Portal and click "Login"…
Visit the National Awards Portal and click "Login" in the top right corner.
Sign in, then from the list of awards…
Sign in, then from the list of awards choose "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
On the next page, fill in all mandatory…
On the next page, fill in all mandatory fields on the online application form, then click "Submit". Note 1: Applications must be submitted in Hindi or English only. Calendar of Activities 1. Advertisement of National Awards/Opening of National Awards Portal: 1st May 2. Last date for receiving applications: 31st July 3. Constitution of Screening Committees and National Selection Committees: 31st August 4. Screening Committee meetings: 30th September 5. National Selection Committee meeting: 15th October 6. Verification of shortlisted candidates: 15th October 7. Confirmation to awardees: 31st October 8. Presentation of National Awards: 3rd December (International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.