Sarkari Yojana
National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha
About National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha
Since 1969, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has given “National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities” each year, recognising the skills and contributions of persons with disabilities and of individuals and institutions working toward their empowerment.
Award Categories
1. National Awards for Individual Excellence 2. National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities
DoEPwD gives the “Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha” award to outstanding employers of persons with disabilities, across: 1. Government organisations. 2. Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, or Local Government Bodies. 3. Private or Non-Governmental Organisations.
The Department presents these national awards to mark the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ on 3rd December each 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 Niyoktha, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
DoEPwD gives the "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award to outstanding employers of persons with disabilities, across:
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
At least 10% of employees are persons with…
At least 10% of employees are persons with disabilities, subject to a minimum headcount (for large establishments employing 100 or more disabled persons, the 10% norm need not be strictly enforced) - 20%
Necessary measures are taken wherever required - 5%
Necessary measures are taken wherever required - 5%
The worksite has undergone necessary environmental modifications, including…
The worksite has undergone necessary environmental modifications, including barrier-free access - 10%
Employees with disabilities get the same service conditions,…
Employees with disabilities get the same service conditions, pay rates included, as other employees doing similar work - 15%
Employers show a sympathetic understanding of the challenges…
Employers show a sympathetic understanding of the challenges disabled employees face - 5%
Additional facilities such as accommodation and transport are…
Additional facilities such as accommodation and transport are provided where necessary and feasible - 5%
Retention Rate - 10%
Retention Rate - 10%
Employee Assessment - 10%
Employee Assessment - 10%
Productivity Ensured - 10%
Productivity Ensured - 10%
The Screening Committee may devise other assessment parameters…
The Screening Committee may devise other assessment parameters to help shortlist applicants - 10% Agencies Eligible to Make Nominations Any State/UT, Autonomous Body, PSU, or non-governmental organisation registered under the Trust Act/Society Act/Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Benefits Provided
National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Decoration
The awardee receives a certificate and a shield…
The awardee receives a certificate and a shield Award Categories
One award for providing holistic, comprehensive rehabilitation services
One award for providing holistic, comprehensive rehabilitation services.
One award for promoting and delivering inclusive education,…
One award for promoting and delivering inclusive education, or for institutions preparing children with disabilities for inclusive higher studies. Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)
The National Awards ceremony takes place at Vigyan…
The National Awards ceremony takes place at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 3rd December each year — 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, covers boarding and lodging for awardees and one escort each.
It also arranges and reimburses round-trip travel and…
It also arranges and reimburses round-trip travel and accommodation for up to one day before and after the ceremony.
Awardees and their escorts get TA/DA equivalent to…
Awardees and their escorts get TA/DA equivalent 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 communication
Proof of address, for communication
Proof of the nature of work the institution…
Proof of the nature of work the institution undertakes
Special or outstanding achievements (certificates/appreciation letters) over the…
Special or outstanding achievements (certificates/appreciation letters) over the past 10 years in the award's category, at a) international, b) national, c) state, d) district, or e) organisation level
Details of any awards or honours received (award…
Details of any awards or honours received (award name, conferring agency, year), with citations attached, along with justification for this award
Any other achievement worth considering for the award
Any other achievement worth considering 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 Niyoktha 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) announces the National Awards Portal's opening and the application window through newspaper and website advertisements. Applications/nominations are accepted only online, via the Ministry of Home Affairs' centralised portal (www.awards.gov.in), open from 15th June to 31st July. Registration
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the National Awards Portal, and click…
Go to the National Awards Portal, and click "Register" at the top right.
On the Registration Page that opens, fill in…
On the Registration Page that opens, fill in all mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk).
Tick the "Declaration" checkboxes at the page's bottom,…
Tick the "Declaration" checkboxes at the page's bottom, enter the captcha code, and click "Submit" — your login credentials arrive on your registered mobile number. Application
Go to the National Awards Portal, and click…
Go to the National Awards Portal, and click "Login" at the top right.
Log in with your credentials, select "National Awards…
Log in with your credentials, select "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" from the list of awards, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
On the next page, complete all mandatory fields…
On the next page, complete all mandatory fields on the online application form, then click "Submit". Note 1: Applications must be 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.