Sarkari Yojana
National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development)
About National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development)
Under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India, the National Award for Excellence in Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Development honours faculty, trainers, and master trainers in long-term and short-term training and in entrepreneurship development whose outstanding performance has set benchmarks for others to follow.
No. of Awardees
Every year, sixteen awards in total are presented, spread across five award categories as set out below:
1. Category I: Best Skill Trainers – Long Term Training, with 09 Awards 1. Sub Category (i): Best Skill Trainer in top 5 trades under CTS in ITIs – 05 awards 1. Sub Category (ii): Best Skill Trainer in remaining engineering trades – 01 award 1. Sub Category (iii): Best Skill Trainer in remaining non-engineering trades – 01 award 1. Sub Category (iv): Best Skill Trainer Divyang trades – 01 award 1. Sub Category (v): Best Skill Trainer New Age Courses – 01 award 1. Category II: Best Skill Trainers – Short Term Training, with 03 Awards 1. Category III: Best Master Trainers – Long Term Training, with 02 Awards 1. Sub Category (i): Best Master Trainer in Engineering trades – 01 award 1. Sub Category (ii): Best Master Trainer in Non-Engineering trades – 01 award 1. Category IV: Best Master Trainers – Short Term Training, with 01 Award 1. Category V: Excellence in Entrepreneurship Development, with 01 Award
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Category I & III: Best Skill Trainers and Master Trainers – Long-Term Training
The applicant must be a regular trainer or…
The applicant must be a regular trainer or master trainer.
The applicant must have at least five years…
The applicant must have at least five years of full-time experience at CTS and/or CITS, as applicable.
The applicant must not be older than 55…
The applicant must not be older than 55 as of the application deadline.
The applicant must not have previously won any…
The applicant must not have previously won any category of the Kaushalacharya Award or National Award for Excellence in Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Development. Category II & IV: Best Skill Trainers and Master Trainers – Short-Term Training
The applicant must be a regular trainer or…
The applicant must be a regular trainer or master trainer.
The applicant must not be older than 55…
The applicant must not be older than 55 as of the application deadline.
The applicant must be a registered trainer on…
The applicant must be a registered trainer on the Skill India Digital Hub from a government institution, holding valid certification (at least through October 2025) and delivering/having delivered short-term training.
The applicant must be a certified trainer/master trainer…
The applicant must be a certified trainer/master trainer from an awarding body, holding valid certification (at least through October 2025) and delivering/having delivered short-term training.
The applicant must not have previously won any…
The applicant must not have previously won any category of the Kaushalacharya Award or National Award for Excellence in Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Development.
The applicant must apply under only one category
The applicant must apply under only one category. Category V: Excellence in Entrepreneurship Development
The applicant must be a regular faculty member…
The applicant must be a regular faculty member teaching entrepreneurship development programmes/courses at a UGC/AICTE-recognised University/College/Institution, or an institute established by an Act of Parliament.
The applicant must be regularly engaged in implementing…
The applicant must be regularly engaged in implementing entrepreneurship development programmes at Central or State Government institutions, autonomous institutions included.
The applicant must have at least five years…
The applicant must have at least five years of full-time experience.
The applicant must not be older than 55…
The applicant must not be older than 55 as of the application deadline.
The applicant must not have previously won any…
The applicant must not have previously won any category of the Kaushalacharya Award or National Award for Excellence in Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Development.
Benefits Provided
National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each awardee receives:
A medal
A medal
A certificate
A certificate
A cash prize of ₹50,000/-
A cash prize of ₹50,000/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents showing the nominee meets the eligibility criteria
Documents showing the nominee meets the eligibility criteria
An account of the nominee's contributions
An account of the nominee's contributions
Any papers that back up the nomination
Any papers that back up the nomination
The completed nomination form
The completed nomination form
The declarations that must accompany the nomination
The declarations that must accompany the nomination
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Award to Teachers (For Excellence in Vocational Training and Entrepreneurship Development) through the online application process outlined below.
Registration:
Open the official website and select the Registration…
Open the official website and select the Registration button.
State the category you belong to, either Individual…
State the category you belong to, either Individual or Organization.
Provide the information requested for your category
Provide the information requested for your category: Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number. Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Registration is complete once you click Submit
Registration is complete once you click Submit. Apply:
Sign in to the portal through the Log…
Sign in to the portal through the Log in page with the credentials you registered.
Locate this scheme among the listed awards and…
Locate this scheme among the listed awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Fill out each mandatory field of the online…
Fill out each mandatory field of the online application form.
Your application is complete once you click Submit
Your application is complete once you click Submit.
Official Application & Website
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