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Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

Posted on March 11, 2023 by admin1  224

In News

  • The PM felicitated awardees of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar during the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). 

Awardees for the Year 2023

  • Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
  • Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram

About the Award

  • It is an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions in India in the field of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research/ Innovations or Early Warning. 

Eligibility

  • Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the award.
  • For institutions, voluntary organisations, corporate entities, academic/research institutions, response/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply as an institution for the award.
  • The candidate for the award must have worked in the area of Disaster Management related work in India.
  • The application must be accompanied by details of the work done in disaster management and must highlight achievements.

Who can nominate? 

  • Any individual and institution can nominate an individual or institution for the award. The application for the same can be filed between 1st July to 31st August each year.

Ceremony Details:

  • The award shall be announced on 23rd January each year, on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
  • It carries a cash prize of ?51 lakhs and a certificate in the case of an institution and ?5 lakhs and a certificate in the case of an individual.

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