About this social welfare scheme
The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities recognizes outstanding contributions in empowering persons with disabilities. Applications are accepted online, and there is no last date notified. The awards ceremony is held on 3rd December at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities aims to honor individuals and institutions that support the empowerment of persons with disabilities. It is organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The awards acknowledge the skills and contributions of persons with disabilities and their advocates. They include various categories, such as individual excellence and institutional support.
The awards are presented on 3rd December, which is recognized as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This ceremony takes place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency (Naepwd:naieepwd:dklspa) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Department | Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities |
| Benefit | The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities recognizes outstanding contributions in empowering persons with... |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | awards.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Award Ceremony Date | 3rd December |
| Authority | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Age Limit | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार विकलांग व्यक्तियों के सशक्तिकरण के लिए उत्कृष्ट योगदान को मान्यता देते हैं। आवेदन ऑनलाइन स्वीकार किए जाते हैं, और कोई अंतिम तिथि नहीं है। पुरस्कार समारोह 3 दिसंबर को विज्ञान भवन, नई दिल्ली में आयोजित होता है।
The National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities recognizes outstanding contributions in empowering persons with...
What you receive
- A Certificate and a Shield for awardees.
The awards are presented during a ceremony on 3rd December each year. The Department covers the travel and accommodation costs for awardees and their escorts.
Who qualifies
- Age between 18 and 80 years.
- Must apply online.
Who is not eligible
- Government, State Government, and local bodies are not eligible for the placement agency award.
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Registration walkthrough
- Visit the National Awards Portal.
- Click 'Register' and fill in the required fields.
- Receive login credentials on your registered mobile number.
- Log in using the credentials.
- Select 'National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities' and click 'Nominate / Apply Now'.
- Fill in the online application form and click 'Submit'.
To check your application status, log in to the National Awards Portal. You may also contact the helpline provided on the portal for assistance.
Real-life examples: are you eligible?
A quick way to gauge your eligibility: find the profile nearest to yours.
Every case differs. Confirm your eligibility on the official portal before applying.
- Submitting physical applications instead of online.
- Not including required documents.
- Incorrectly filling out the application form.
- Missing the registration deadline.
- Not following the guidelines for document uploads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of these awards?
The awards recognize contributions in empowering persons with disabilities.
Who presents the awards?
The awards are conferred by the Hon'ble President or Vice President of India.
When is the awards ceremony held?
The ceremony takes place on 3rd December each year.
Can government bodies apply for the award?
No, government and local bodies are not eligible.
Is there a specific date for submitting applications?
There is no last date notified for applications.
What benefits do awardees receive?
Awardees receive a Certificate and a Shield, along with travel reimbursements.
What languages can the application be submitted in?
Applications must be submitted in Hindi or English only.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines disabilityaffairs.gov.in (PDF)
- Advertisement disabilityaffairs.gov.in (PDF)
- FAQs disabilityaffairs.gov.in (PDF)
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First draft prepared with editorial AI tools; every fact verified against the official notification and rewritten by our team.
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