National Water Awards: It was first launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry in 2018. Award has been given under 11 different categories : Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best Media (Print & Electronic), Best School, etc. Winners will be awarded a citation, trophy and cash prize. Under the 3rd National …
Swachh Survekshan: Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which aimed to make India clean and free of open defecation by 2nd October 2019. The first survey was undertaken in 2016. Conducted by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) …
Prerak Dauur Samman The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) announced a new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ as part of Swachh Survekshan 2021. The Prerak Dauur Samman has a total of five additional subcategories -Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze), Aarohi (Aspiring) – with top three cities being recognized …
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) is the highest sporting honour of India. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports since 1991-92. The award is named after Dhyan Chand (1905–79) The recipients of the award are selected by a committee constituted …
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India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020: ISAC 2020 awards were presented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Parameters: The rankings were announced on the basis of several parameters such as social aspects, governance, culture, urban environment, sanitation, economy, built environment, water and urban mobility. Indore and Surat were declared joint winners of the Smart Cities …
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Gandhi Peace Prize: Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award. It was instituted by the Government of India in 1995 during the commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Purpose: The award is given to those involved in social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence. Eligibility: The prize can be given to individuals, associations, institutions, …
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award: It is given as digital certificates through blockchain technology for the first time in India. Prizes worth Rs 1 lakh each. These were given to 29 children for “exceptional achievement” in several categories: Innovation (7), Social service (4), Scholastic (1), Sports (8), Art and culture (6) and Bravery (3).
Gallantry Awards in India: Post-Independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from 15th August,1947. Thereafter, other three gallantry awards, the Ashoka Chakra Class-I, the Ashoka Chakra Class-II and the Ashoka Chakra Class-III, were instituted in 1952, which …
Padma Awards: Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India, announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The award was instituted in 1954 along with Bharat Ratna. Purpose: The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. Categories: The Awards are given …