Central Government · Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency
Main benefit
Decoration
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Disability 40% or more
About
The "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" are being awarded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment every year since 1969 in recognition of the skills and contribution of persons with disabilities, individuals and institutions engaged in the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Award Categories
1. National Awards for Individual Excellence
2. National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency" award is given by DoEPwD to the placement agency of Persons with Disabilities (excluding Government/State Government/local bodies). The Department confers national awards to commemorate the 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities' which falls on 3rd December every year. The ceremony of the National Awards is held at Vigyan Bhawan. The National Awards are presented through the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India.
Benefits
- Decoration
- The Awardee is given a Certificate and a Shield
- Award Categories
- One Award for providing holistic comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. One Award for promoting and imparting Inclusive Education or educational institutions that are preparing children with disabilities for inclusive education for higher studies. Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)
- 1. The ceremony of the National Awards is held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 3rd December, every year which has been declared as the "International Day of Persons with Disabilities”.
- 2. The National Awards are presented through the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India.
- 2. The boarding and lodging expenses of the awardees and one escort shall be borne by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- 3. To and fro travelling expenses and accommodation for up to one day prior to and after the day of the awards ceremony shall be arranged and the expenditure shall be reimbursed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- 4. The TA/DA admissibility of the awardees and their escorts shall be equivalent to a Class-I officer of the Central Government.
Who can apply
- The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award is given by DoEPwD to the outstanding employers of the disabled under:
- 1. Government organization.
- 2. Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body or Local Government Body.
- 3. Private or Non-Governmental Organization.
- Selection Criteria & Weightage
- Placed at least 50% registered unemployed disabled persons in employment during the last five years and that at least 30% of them were women - 20% Total number of persons with disabilities placed during the last five years - 10%His/her follow-up during the last five years coupled with placements of the people registered with him/her up to the end of the last year is outstanding - 25%The percentage of dropout employees should not exceed 20% in a given year - 15%The placement officer shall provide placement to all categories of disabled persons and maintain a balance amongst them while assisting for placement - 10%Screening Committee may devise any other assessment parameter which may facilitate short-listing of applicants - 20%
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How to apply
Online
Call for Applications
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) shall intimate the opening of the National Awards Portal as well as the prescribed period for submission of applications through advertisement in the newspapers/website of the Department. Applications/nominations are invited through online mode only on the centralized portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (www.awards.gov.in) which is open (w.e.f. 15th June to 31st July).
Registration
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Visit the National Awards Portal. On the top right of the homepage, click "Register".
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You will be directed to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a Red Asterisk).
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Check the "Declaration" checkboxes provided at the bottom of the page. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Submit". You will receive the Login Credentials on your Registered Mobile Number. Application
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Visit the National Awards Portal. On the top right of the homepage, click "Login".
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Login using credentials. From the list of awards, select "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities", then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
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On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit". Note 1: The Application should be in Hindi or English language only. Calendar of Activities 1. Advertisement of National Awards/Opening of National Awards Portal: 1st May 2. Last date of receipt of applications: 31st July 3. Constitution of Screening Committees and National Selection Committees: 31st August 4. Meetings of the Screening Committees: 30th Septemebr 5. Meeting of the National Selection Committee: 15th October 6. Verification of short-listed candidates: 15th October 7. Information/confirmation to awardees: 31st October 8. Presentation of National Awards: 3rd December (International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
Common questions
When Was The "National Award For The Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities" First Introduced?
The "National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" first introduced was introduced in the year 1969.
What Are The Objectives Of These Awards?
The awards are conferred with the objective to recognize the skills and contributions of persons with disabilities, individuals and institutions engaged in the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
When Were The Guidelines For These Awards Last Revised?
The guidelines for the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities had been revised and implemented from the year 2021.
On Which Date And Month Are The "National Award For The Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities" Conferred?
The awards are conferred on 3rd December every year International Day of Persons with Disabilities).
Who Confers These Awards?
The awards are conferred by the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India. at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The address of Vigyan Bhawan is: Maulana Azad Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011How Many Categories Are There In This Award?
There are two broad categories in this award: 1. National Awards for Individual Excellence 2.
National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities Will The To-And-Fro Travelling Expenses Of The Awardee Be Reimbursed?
Yes, the 'To and Fro' travelling expenses and accommodation for up to one day prior to and after the day of the awards ceremony shall be arranged and the expenditure shall be reimbursed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
What Is The URL Of The National Awards Portal?
National Awards Portal, Ministry of Home Affairs at https://awards.gov.in
Can The Application Form Be Filled In Malayalam?
The Application should be in Hindi or English language only.
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Scheme Guidelines?
The PDF of the Scheme Guidelines can be found at - https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/National%20Award%20Guidelines%20in%20english.pdf
Who Are Authorized To Nominate An Institution For This Award?
Any State/UT/ Autonomous Body / PSU and nongovernmental organization registered under Trust Act/Society Act/Section 8 of Company Act, 2013.
Does This Scheme Accept Offline Applications?
No, this scheme only accepts online applications. Applications in physical form will not be accepted for these National Awards.
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