Sarkari Yojana
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
About Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
Launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the “Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak” recognizes outstanding work, raises professional standards, and lifts morale among personnel in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must belong to Police Forces, Security…
The applicant must belong to Police Forces, Security Organizations, Intelligence Wings, or Forensic Science Institutions.
The applicant must show excellence in Special Operations,…
The applicant must show excellence in Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, or Forensic Science.
The applicant must have no pending judicial proceedings…
The applicant must have no pending judicial proceedings or departmental enquiry.
The applicant must not have received any major…
The applicant must not have received any major penalty in the last 5 years.
The applicant must be recommended by the concerned…
The applicant must be recommended by the concerned authority.
The applicant cannot be recommended in multiple fields…
The applicant cannot be recommended in multiple fields for the same operation.
The applicant must meet the specific criteria for…
The applicant must meet the specific criteria for their respective field (operation, investigation, intelligence, or forensic work).
Benefits Provided
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Selected officials/officers receive a medal
Selected officials/officers receive a medal.
A Certificate (Scroll) bearing the signature of the…
A Certificate (Scroll) bearing the signature of the Union Home Minister.
Recognition at the national level through notification in…
Recognition at the national level through notification in the Gazette of India (Intelligence cases excepted).
Bars are given for repeated acts so that…
Bars are given for repeated acts so that further achievements are recorded.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate of integrity
A certificate of integrity
A full citation of no more than 500…
A full citation of no more than 500 words
Particulars of the service record
Particulars of the service record
The Case Details or Operation Report
The Case Details or Operation Report
Documents and evidence in support of the nomination
Documents and evidence in support of the nomination
A letter of approval issued by the Head…
A letter of approval issued by the Head of the Organization
Route approval obtained from the Home Department/Administrative Department
Route approval obtained from the Home Department/Administrative Department
Further particulars of any Joint Operation, where applicable
Further particulars of any Joint Operation, where applicable
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak through the online application process outlined below.
The Ministry of Home Affairs calls for nominations every June.
The applicant's organization prepares and files the nomination
The applicant's organization prepares and files the nomination.
Visit the National Awards Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in) (except for…
Visit the National Awards Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in) (except for the Intelligence field).
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. Selection Process
A committee screens proposals at the State/Organization level
A committee screens proposals at the State/Organization level.
Shortlisted nominations go to the Ministry of Home…
Shortlisted nominations go to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
A Sub-Committee scrutinizes applications centrally
A Sub-Committee scrutinizes applications centrally.
A Ministry-level committee makes the final selection
A Ministry-level committee makes the final selection.
NOTE:
Intelligence nominations are submitted as sealed physical forms.
Official Application & Website
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