Deadline: 31-Aug-21
Nominations are now open form the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to save lives through mitigation, risk reduction, effective response, and build back better are often augmented by the hard work of community based organisations, selfless volunteers, dedicated NGOs, conscientious corporate, academic & research institutions and individuals.
Disasters affect lives, livelihoods and property across the entire spectrum of their society. Disasters also evoke a sense of compassion and selfless service across the nation. In the aftermath of a disaster, different sections of their society come together and work towards alleviating the suffering of those affected by the disasters.
Government of India to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in India in the field of Disaster Management has instituted an annual award. known as Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar.
Focus Areas
The application must be accompanied by details of the work done in disaster management and must highlight achievements in any one or more of the following areas:
- Saving human lives.
- Reduction in impact of disasters on lives, livestock, livelihoods, property, society, economy, or environment.
- Mobilisation and provision of resources for effective response during disasters
- Immediate relief work in disaster hit areas and communities
- Effective and innovative use of technology in any field of disaster management.
- Disaster mitigation initiatives in hazard prone areas
- Capacity building of communities for response and risk reduction.
- Early warning and dissemination of disaster risk information to people on real time basis.
- Scientific/ technical research and innovation in any field of disaster management.
- Post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
- Continued functioning of critical infrastructure and basic services during disasters.
- Creating awareness among the masses for preparedness and risk reduction.
- Any other area related to Disaster Risk Management
Award Details
- There will be up to three awards. Both institutions and individuals are eligible for these awards.
- If the awardee is an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakhs. The Institution shall utilize this cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.
- If the awardee is an individual, winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs.
- An application by an institution does not debar any individual from that institution to apply for the award in his individual capacity.
Criteria for Award
The applicant must have worked in the area of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research, Innovation or Early Warning related work in India.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.
- For institutional awards, voluntary organizations, corporate entities, academic/research institutions, response/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply for the award.
For more information, visit https://www.dmawards.ndma.gov.in/