Sarkari Yojana
National Youth Award
About National Youth Award
Sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the National Youth Award honours Indian youth for exceptional social service, aiming to push young people toward excellence in national development or social service while instilling a sense of community responsibility that sharpens their potential as good citizens. It’s given for clearly identifiable, outstanding work across development and social-service fields — health, research and innovation, culture, human rights promotion, art and literature, tourism, traditional medicine, active citizenship, community service, sports, academic excellence, and smart learning.
Objectives of the award:
- Challenging young people (aged 15-29) to achieve excellence in national or social service.
- Encouraging young people to build a sense of responsibility toward their community, sharpening their own potential as good citizens.
- Recognising outstanding work done by young people for national development and/or social service.
- Recognising outstanding work done by voluntary organisations engaging youth in national development and/or social service.
Ceremony Details:
- The award is presented each year at a special ceremony, on a date and time announced in advance.
Selection Process:
- First, a Screening Committee chaired by the Joint Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, reviews every application and puts forward three times as many names as there are awards to give.
- The Central Selection Committee, headed by the Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India, then examines all the Screening Committee’s recommendations and makes the final award selections, with the power to also weigh any other case purely on its merits.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Rashtiya Purashkar
Individual
10 Jan 2024
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Youth Award , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Individuals:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must be aged 15-29 as of…
The applicant must be aged 15-29 as of 1st January of the nominated year.
The applicant must have carried out clearly identifiable,…
The applicant must have carried out clearly identifiable, exceptional social work.
Anyone employed in government service -- Central/State Governments,…
Anyone employed in government service -- Central/State Governments, PSUs/Universities, Colleges/Schools, etc. -- is ineligible for this award.
This award can only be received once in…
This award can only be received once in a lifetime. For Voluntary Organizations:
The organisation must have been registered under the…
The organisation must have been registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXII of 1860), or the equivalent State Act, for the last three years, with a proper constitution or Articles of Association.
The organisation must be non-profit
The organisation must be non-profit.
The organisation must not have discriminated against any…
The organisation must not have discriminated against any person or group on grounds of sex, religion, caste, or creed.
The organisation must have delivered exceptional service involving…
The organisation must have delivered exceptional service involving youth in the relevant field for at least three years.
The organisation must enjoy a good reputation in…
The organisation must enjoy a good reputation in its local community/area.
The organisation must not have received this award…
The organisation must not have received this award previously.
Benefits Provided
National Youth Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Individual Awards:
Each individual winner is given ₹1,00,000/- along with…
Each individual winner is given ₹1,00,000/- along with a medal and a certificate. Voluntary Youth Organization Awards:
Each winning organization gets ₹3,00,000/- together with a…
Each winning organization gets ₹3,00,000/- together with a medal and a certificate.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving the nominee's date of birth…
A document proving the nominee's date of birth (DOB)
Documents that back up the nominee's outstanding work
Documents that back up the nominee's outstanding work.
A letter recommending the nominee
A letter recommending the nominee.
2024-01-10
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Youth Award through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration:
Step-1:
Go to the
official website
.
Step-2:
Click the
Registration
button.
Step-3:
Pick Individual or Organization as your type.
Step-4.1:
For the Individual category, supply:
Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
Date of Birth.
Nominator/Applicant Type.
Mobile No.
Email ID.
Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2:
For the Organization category, supply:
Type of Organization.
Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof
Date of Birth.
Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)
Designation
Mobile No.
Email ID.
Aadhaar Number.
Step-5:
Hit Submit.
Apply:
Step-1:
Go back to the
official website
.
Step-2:
Click the l
ogin button on
the portal and sign in with your credentials.
Step-3:
Pick this award from the list, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4:
On the next page, complete every mandatory field on the online application form, then click "Submit".
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.