Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards

Description
The “Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards” scheme launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize acts of bravery and humanity in saving lives during emergencies such as accidents, fires, drowning, disasters, and attacks. Under this scheme, medals, certificates, and financial allowances are provided to individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage in life-saving situations.

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Benefits
• Types of Awards
• Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak – For most conspicuous bravery involving extreme risk to life
• Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak – For bravery and promptness in serious risk situations
• Jeevan Raksha Padak – For courage and promptness in life-saving acts involving injury risk
• Tangible Benefits
• Medal (As Per Category) – A distinguished medal is awarded based on the level of bravery demonstrated.
• Certificate of Recognition – An official certificate acknowledging the act of gallantry is provided.
• Financial Allowance (As Per Government Norms) – A monetary allowance is granted as per rules prescribed by the government of india.
• National-Level Recognition – The awardee receives nationwide recognition for their courageous act.
• Posthumous Award Provision – The award can also be conferred posthumously to honor deceased rescuers.
• Mode of Disbursement
• The medal and certificate are presented physically during the official award ceremony.
• The awards are conferred once every year.
• The awards are presented after approval by the president of India.
• The award is a one-time recognition granted for a specific act of bravery.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be any individual from any field of life
2. The applicant should have performed a life-saving act involving courage and risk
3. The applicant should have acted in emergencies such as fire, drownings, accidents, disasters, etc.
4. The applicant may belong to armed forces, police, CAPFs, fire services, or civilians
5. The applicant can be recommended posthumously
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in
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Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in

Step 2: Step 02: Register/Login using official credentials of the recommending authority
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Step 02: Register/Login using official credentials of the recommending authority

Step 3: Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details
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Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details

Step 4: Step 04: Upload required documents, including citation and verification certificate
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Step 04: Upload required documents, including citation and verification certificate

Step 5: Step 05: Ensure accurate entry of nominee details (including Hindi name) and submit the application online before the deadline.
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Step 05: Ensure accurate entry of nominee details (including Hindi name) and submit the application online before the deadline.

Step 6: Step 06: Applications are evaluated by a high-level committee and final approval is given by the President of India
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The applicant should not be nominated after 2 years from the date of the act
The applicant cannot apply directly (self-nomination not allowed)
No offline/email applications are accepted

Required Documents
• Citation/Write-Up (Maximum 250 Words Describing Act Of Bravery)
• Character And Antecedent Verification Certificate (Signed And Stamped)
• Identity Proof Of Nominee
• Detailed Incident Report
• Supporting Evidence (Photos, Media Reports, Witness Statements, If Available)
• Recommending Authority Details

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
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Q: Who can receive the award?
A: Any individual who saves a life by demonstrating courage and promptness can receive the award.
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Q: Can armed forces personnel apply?
A: Yes, personnel from armed forces are eligible to be nominated for the award.
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Q: Are civilians eligible?
A: Yes, civilians are fully eligible to be considered for the award.
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Q: Can the award be given posthumously?
A: Yes, the award can be conferred posthumously in deserving cases.
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Q: How many categories are there?
A: There are three categories of awards under the scheme.
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Q: Is self-nomination allowed?
A: No, self-nomination is not allowed and only authorized recommendations are accepted.
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Q: What is required in the citation?
A: A detailed citation of up to 250 words describing the life-saving act is required.
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Q: How are applications submitted?
A: Applications are submitted only through the National Awards Portal in online mode.
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Q: Who evaluates the nominations?
A: The nominations are evaluated by a high-level award committee constituted by the Government.
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Q: What is the time limit for eligible acts?
A: The life-saving act must have been performed within 2 years prior to the nomination.
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Q: What benefits are given?
A: The award includes a medal, a certificate, and a financial allowance as per government norms.
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Q: Who gives final approval?
A: The final approval for the awards is given by the President of India.
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