Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar Yojana

Description
The scheme "Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar Yojana Rules 2018" was launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, effective from February 16, 2018. The scheme aims to provide encouragement toward making the state drug-free, by annually awarding the "Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar" to one Gram Panchayat in each district that performs excellent work toward de-addiction, where resident youth, elderly, and women are living a drug-free life. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Collector of the respective district.

Benefits
• Cash Award: ₹1,00,000/- per district per Panchayat.
• Certificate of Appreciation: A certificate detailing the Gram Panchayat's outstanding work.
• Travel Expenses: Coverage of coming and going travel expenses for the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat).
• Mode and Time: The नगद पुरस्कार (Cash Award) must be provided to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) for the Gram Panchayat within one month of being selected for the award.
• Mode: The award amount must be given via Cheque or Bank Draft or Real Time Gross Settlement (R.T.G.S.).
• Deposit: The cash award must be deposited into the Gram Panchayat's bank account.
• Certificate Presentation: The certificate of appreciation must be presented at a ceremony organized on Republic Day.
• Travel Reimbursement: Travel expenses must be paid by the Collector to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) upon attending the Republic Day ceremony at the District Headquarters.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must represent a Gram Panchayat of Madhya Pradesh.
2. - The applicant must submit their application based on work performed and achievements realized in the previous year.
3. - The Gram Panchayat must have one hundred percent (100%) of its population living a drug-free life after giving up intoxication.
4. - The Gram Panchayat must include all villages under its jurisdiction.
5. - The Gram Panchayat must have taken action under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act 2003.
6. - The Gram Panchayat must have provided treatment for habitual addicts by admitting them for medical care in De-addiction cum Rehabilitation Centers.
7. - The Gram Panchayat must ensure that students studying in all schools operating within the Panchayat area are motivated against and resolved not to consume intoxicants.
8. - A news item should have been published about the drug-free Gram Panchayat in daily newspapers or magazines.
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Application Process
Step 1: The related Gram Panchayat must prepare its application detailing the work performed and achievements realized during the previous year.
This application must be presented to the Collector of the corresponding district.
The Collector must examine …
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The related Gram Panchayat must prepare its application detailing the work performed and achievements realized during the previous year.
This application must be presented to the Collector of the corresponding district.
The Collector must examine the received applications within a period of one month. After the examination, the applications must be presented before the Selection Committee.
The Selection Committee, comprising the Collector (Chairperson), the Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat, the District Education Officer, the District Coordinator/Assistant Commissioner (Social Justice Department), the Joint Director/Deputy Director of the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department (Member Secretary), and an esteemed Social Worker, will select the outstanding Gram Panchayat.
The Collector must provide the award amount to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) for the Gram Panchayat within one month of selection for the award.
The award will be provided via Cheque, Bank Draft, or Real Time Gross Settlement (R.T.G.S.) and deposited into the Gram Panchayat's bank account.
The Certificate of Appreciation, which includes the description of the Gram Panchayat's outstanding work, must be presented during the ceremony organized on Republic Day.
The Collector must cover the travel expenses of the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) for coming and going to the district headquarters for the Republic Day ceremony.

Required Documents
• Documentation Showing Work Done And Achievements In The Previous Year.
• Documentation Proving One Hundred Percent (100%) Drug-Free Status Of The Gram Panchayat Population.
• Certification Confirming All Villages Under The Gram Panchayat Are Included In The Drug-Free Status.
• Copies Of News Published In Daily Newspapers Or Magazines Regarding The Drug-Free Gram Panchayat (If Available/Applicable).
• Records Related To Actions Taken Under The Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition Of Advertisement And Regulation Of Trade And Commerce, Production, Supply And Distribution) Act 2003.
• Records Of Treatment Provided To Habitual Addicts In De-addiction Cum Rehabilitation Centers.
• Certification That Students In All Schools Within The Panchayat Area Are Motivated Against Drug Use.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When preparing the application, what specific period of work and accomplishments should the Gram Panchayat document and report to the committee?
A: The application must be prepared and submitted based on the achievements and work performed and realized during the previous year.
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Q: What is the overall objective of the scheme in relation to motivating community segments like youth, elderly, and women towards a healthier lifestyle?
A: The scheme aims to encourage making the state drug-free by awarding one Gram Panchayat where resident youth, elderly, and women are confirmed to be living a drug-free life.
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Q: What is the financial incentive provided to a Gram Panchayat that is successfully selected for demonstrating excellent work towards de-addiction?
A: The selected Gram Panchayat receives a cash award of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh). This amount is provided per district, per Panchayat.
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Q: How quickly can the selected Gram Panchayat expect to receive the cash award after the final decision regarding the outstanding performance is announced?
A: The Collector must provide the cash award to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) for the Gram Panchayat within one month of selection for the award.
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Q: Is it mandatory for the Gram Panchayat to demonstrate that specific legal measures have been enforced regarding the regulation of tobacco products?
A: Yes, action must have been taken under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act 2003.
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Q: By what specific method or mechanism will the monetary reward be transferred or disbursed to the successful Gram Panchayat once selected?
A: The award amount will be provided via Cheque or Bank Draft or Real Time Gross Settlement (R.T.G.S.).
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Q: If a Gram Panchayat comprises multiple villages, must the drug-free status apply uniformly across the entire geographical area?
A: Yes, the drug-free certification must include all villages that fall under the administrative jurisdiction of the applicant Gram Panchayat.
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Q: Are there any specific criteria relating to educational institutions operating within the administrative boundaries of the applicant Gram Panchayat?
A: Students studying in all schools operating within the Panchayat area must be motivated against and resolved not to consume intoxication.
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Q: How are the expenses incurred by the Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) to attend the award ceremony handled?
A: The Collector will cover the expenses for coming and going travel incurred by the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) to attend the ceremony at the District Headquarters.
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Q: Does the application require evidence that habitual addicts within the Panchayat jurisdiction received professional assistance for their addiction issues?
A: Yes, the Gram Panchayat must confirm that treatment was provided by admitting habitual addicts for medical care in De-addiction cum Rehabilitation Centers.
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Q: What is the minimum standard required for the population status of the Gram Panchayat regarding de-addiction efforts when submitting an application?
A: One hundred percent (100%) of the Gram Panchayat’s population must be verified as living a drug-free life, having successfully given up intoxication.
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Q: To which government authority or administrative body should the relevant Gram Panchayat submit its completed application documents for consideration?
A: The related Gram Panchayat must present its application to the Collector of the corresponding district.
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Q: On which significant annual public occasion is the formal Certificate of Appreciation scheduled to be officially presented to the award winner?
A: The Certificate of Appreciation is scheduled to be presented at a ceremony organized on Republic Day.
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Q: Apart from the cash reward, what other forms of official recognition or financial assistance are provided to the winning Gram Panchayat?
A: A Certificate of Appreciation detailing the excellent work is provided, and the Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) receives coverage for travel expenses.
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