Sarkari Yojana
Sardar Patel National Unity Award
About Sardar Patel National Unity Award
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, instituted the Sardar Patel National Unity Award to honour Indian citizens, institutions, and organizations for notable, inspiring work in promoting national unity and integrity, reinforcing the value of a strong, united India.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Individual, University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Sardar Patel National Unity Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligible nominees include Indian citizens as well as…
Eligible nominees include Indian citizens as well as institutions or organizations based in India.
The nominee must have made outstanding efforts toward…
The nominee must have made outstanding efforts toward national unity and integrity.
Their contributions should be inspiring and reinforce the…
Their contributions should be inspiring and reinforce the value of a united India.
Their achievements should be exemplary enough to serve…
Their achievements should be exemplary enough to serve as a model for others.
Notable achievements in strengthening unity and harmony are…
Notable achievements in strengthening unity and harmony are required.
Their work should inspire others to further national…
Their work should inspire others to further national integration.
No unverified or false claims regarding achievements are…
No unverified or false claims regarding achievements are permitted.
Benefits Provided
Sardar Patel National Unity Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Tangible Benefits
The awardee is conferred the Sardar Patel National…
The awardee is conferred the Sardar Patel National Unity Award.
A Sanad (certificate) is issued, bearing the hand…
A Sanad (certificate) is issued, bearing the hand and seal of the President of India.
A specially designed medallion, made of fine silver…
A specially designed medallion, made of fine silver plated with gold, is presented.
The award carries national recognition and prestige
The award carries national recognition and prestige.
The awardee's details are published in an official…
The awardee's details are published in an official commemorative brochure. Number of Awardees
No more than 3 awards are given out…
No more than 3 awards are given out in any year. Decoration Details
The decoration takes the shape of a lotus…
The decoration takes the shape of a lotus leaf, approximately 6 cm long and 6.2 cm wide.
It is crafted from fine silver with gold…
It is crafted from fine silver with gold plating.
The front bears a portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai…
The front bears a portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The reverse carries the State Emblem of India…
The reverse carries the State Emblem of India along with the national motto in Hindi. Mode of Disbursement
Medals and certificates are physically presented at an…
Medals and certificates are physically presented at an annual official ceremony.
The award is announced on 31st October, National…
The award is announced on 31st October, National Unity Day, and presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
It remains a lifetime honour unless withdrawn by…
It remains a lifetime honour unless withdrawn by the President of India.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A detailed citation of achievements
A detailed citation of achievements
Supporting documents evidencing contribution to national unity
Supporting documents evidencing contribution to national unity
Identity proof of the nominee (for individuals)
Identity proof of the nominee (for individuals)
Registration details of the institution/organization
Registration details of the institution/organization
Recommendation letter, where submitted by a nominator
Recommendation letter, where submitted by a nominator
Supporting publications or media coverage
Supporting publications or media coverage
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Sardar Patel National Unity Award through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Go to the National Awards Portal
Go to the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in
Register or log in using the recommending authority's…
Register or log in using the recommending authority's official credentials
Complete the nomination form with all required details
Complete the nomination form with all required details
Upload the necessary documents, including the citation and…
Upload the necessary documents, including the citation and verification certificate Post-application Process
A Screening Committee set up within the Ministry…
A Screening Committee set up within the Ministry of Home Affairs reviews the nominations for eligibility and completeness.
The committee builds profiles and verifies the authenticity…
The committee builds profiles and verifies the authenticity of the claimed contributions.
Shortlisted nominations go before the Award Committee for…
Shortlisted nominations go before the Award Committee for final selection.
Government investigating agencies verify the selected candidates
Government investigating agencies verify the selected candidates.
The President of India grants final approval, and…
The President of India grants final approval, and the award is announced on National Unity Day (31st October). NOTE: State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, and Central Ministries may also submit recommendations online.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.