Sarkari Yojana
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award
About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award
Instituted by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award recognizes individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to telecom innovation, skilling, services, manufacturing, or sector-specific applications, while encouraging innovation, excellence, and capacity-building across the telecom sector.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Communication
Individual, University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen or…
The applicant must be an Indian citizen or an organization/institution registered in India.
The applicant must have made a notable contribution…
The applicant must have made a notable contribution to the telecom sector over the last 3 years.
The applicant's contribution should fall under telecom innovations,…
The applicant's contribution should fall under telecom innovations, skilling, services, manufacturing, or telecom-based applications.
The applicant must show measurable impact in sectors…
The applicant must show measurable impact in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, or commerce.
The applicant must be able to provide verifiable…
The applicant must be able to provide verifiable evidence of work carried out within India.
The applicant must not have won this award…
The applicant must not have won this award in the preceding 3 years.
The applicant must not currently be performing the…
The applicant must not currently be performing the work as part of regular government duty, unless it is after retirement.
Benefits Provided
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Benefits
A cash award of ₹2,00,000 per awardee
A cash award of ₹2,00,000 per awardee.
A shawl, citation, and plaque presented as recognition
A shawl, citation, and plaque presented as recognition.
Reimbursement of airfare (economy class, by the shortest…
Reimbursement of airfare (economy class, by the shortest route).
A lump-sum amount of ₹7,500 towards boarding, lodging,…
A lump-sum amount of ₹7,500 towards boarding, lodging, and incidental costs.
National recognition for exceptional telecom contributions
National recognition for exceptional telecom contributions. Mode of Disbursement
The cash award is transferred to the awardee,…
The cash award is transferred to the awardee, and travel costs are reimbursed on submission of bills.
The shawl, plaque, and citation are presented in…
The shawl, plaque, and citation are presented in person.
Given once every year
Given once every year. Expected Time of Disbursement
At the official Award Presentation Ceremony, on a…
At the official Award Presentation Ceremony, on a date fixed by the Department of Telecommunications.
It is a one-time award and cannot be…
It is a one-time award and cannot be used as a title, prefix, or suffix.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A detailed description of the contribution/work
A detailed description of the contribution/work
Recommendation letter from the organization (if applicable)
Recommendation letter from the organization (if applicable)
Proof of identity (for individuals)
Proof of identity (for individuals)
Registration certificate of the organization (for institutions)
Registration certificate of the organization (for institutions)
Supporting documents and evidence of the work
Supporting documents and evidence of the work
Annual reports for the last 3 years (for…
Annual reports for the last 3 years (for organizations, if requested)
Memorandum and articles of association (if applicable)
Memorandum and articles of association (if applicable)
Self-certification by the applicant
Self-certification by the applicant
Proof of the contribution period (last 3 years)
Proof of the contribution period (last 3 years)
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
The applicant should visit the National Awards Portal…
The applicant should visit the National Awards Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in).
Register and complete the online application form
Register and complete the online application form.
Upload all required documents and supporting evidence
Upload all required documents and supporting evidence. Post-Application Process:
The Award Sub-Committee scrutinizes the applications
The Award Sub-Committee scrutinizes the applications.
Shortlisted candidates are put forward to the Award…
Shortlisted candidates are put forward to the Award Committee.
The Award Committee chooses the final awardees
The Award Committee chooses the final awardees.
The Minister of Communications gives approval
The Minister of Communications gives approval.
Selected candidates are notified and invited to the…
Selected candidates are notified and invited to the award ceremony.
Awards are handed out at the official ceremony
Awards are handed out at the official ceremony.
NOTE:
If the work was carried out in an official capacity, the applicant should submit a recommendation from the organization.
Official Application & Website
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