Sarkari Yojana
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation runs the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics to recognize outstanding individual contributions to high-quality research that strengthens official statistics, and to reward innovative approaches to challenges in sample surveys, data management systems, and data integration. The award gives eligible Indian statisticians national recognition — a citation, shawl, and memento — for either a lifetime of contribution or excellence as a young achiever. > Ceremony Details:
- The award is presented every year on Statistics Day, 29th June, with the two categories honoured in alternate years.
- At the ceremony, a citation describing the awardee’s work is read out.
- The awardee may also be asked to lead a session on the significance of their work.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Sukhatme National Award in Statistics, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian national, regardless…
The applicant must be an Indian national, regardless of race, occupation, position or gender.
The applicant must be at least 45 years…
The applicant must be at least 45 years old as on 31st December of the financial year in which the award is announced.
The applicant must not be an official involved…
The applicant must not be an official involved in selecting the awardees.
The applicant's family members must also have no…
The applicant's family members must also have no role in the awardee selection process.
Benefits Provided
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A citation signed by the Hon'ble Minister of…
A citation signed by the Hon'ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
A shawl and a memento are also presented…
A shawl and a memento are also presented 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: Of these two categories, only one award is conferred each year, on an alternating basis.)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Nomination form
Nomination form
Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card
Testimonials from 3 distinguished statisticians or referees
Testimonials from 3 distinguished statisticians or referees
A detailed description of the nominee's contribution
A detailed description of the nominee's contribution
Supporting documents (research papers, patents, award certificates, testimonials,…
Supporting documents (research papers, patents, award certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., as relevant to the nomination)
Photographs
Photographs
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Sukhatme National Award in Statistics through the online application process outlined below.
Applications may be through self-nomination or institutional nomination
Applications may be through self-nomination or institutional nomination. The applicant should visit the official Rashtriya Puraskar (National Awards) Portal at https://www.awards.gov.in.
On the award details page, select "Sukhatme National…
On the award details page, select "Sukhatme National Award in Statistics" from the award list, then click the "Nominate / Apply Now" option shown at the top. On the new page that opens, select "Click here to Register" under the Login to Portal section.
On the registration page, select the registration type…
On the registration page, select the registration type — Individual or Organisation — as applicable.
Enter the required personal details
Enter the required personal details: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator/Applicant Type, Mobile Number, Email ID, Address and Gender, along with the Aadhaar Number. Enter the CAPTCHA shown on screen and click Submit to complete registration.
Note:
The nomination or application must be submitted through the portal along with testimonials from 3 distinguished statisticians or referees.
Applications for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics are accepted only through the Ministry of Home Affairs' National Awards Portal at https://www.awards.gov.in.
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be considered.
In posthumous cases, if the nominee passed away within the preceding 1 year, the award may still be conferred posthumously.
Procedure for selection of awardee:
The awardee(s) are selected across four stages:
Primary Scrutiny by the Subject Matter Division of MoSPI.
Examination by the Screening Committee.
External Scrutiny Examination.
Final Selection of the Nominee by the Award Committee.
Approving Authority: Hon'ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.