National Award for Individual Excellence
in Jammu and Kashmir
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National Award for Individual Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir
National Award for Individual Excellence is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for National Award for Individual Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The objective of this scheme is to recognize and encourage individuals working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, including those covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an individual with a benchmark disability of 40% or more as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (for specified categories).
The applicant can self-nominate or be nominated by another person for only one category of award.
The applicant should not have received any National Award from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the past 5 years.
The applicant must be above 18 years of age for Most Outstanding and Outstanding Persons with Disabilities categories.
For the Creative Child with Disabilities category, the applicant should be up to 18 years of age.
Eligible disability categories include locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, and other specified disabilities.
For other categories (empowerment, rehabilitation, research/innovation), any individual (with or without disability) can apply or be nominated, subject to eligibility conditions.
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Benefits
Sarvashreshth Divyangjan (Most Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹2.00 lakh for each awardee.
Shreshth Divyangjan (Outstanding Persons with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh for each awardee.
Shreshth Srijansheel Divyang Bal/Balika (Outstanding Creative Child with Disabilities): Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh for each awardee.
Most Outstanding Person working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.
Most Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional/Personnel in the field of disability: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.
Most Outstanding Research/Innovation/Product Development in the field of disability: Certificate, medal, and cash award of ₹1.00 lakh.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Disability certificate (40% or more) |
| 2 | Completed nomination form |
| 3 | Proof of achievements/contributions |
| 4 | Identity proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.) |
| 5 | Optional endorsement/certificate from institution or guardian |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
Registration:
Online Registration:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
Online Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
Online Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
Step 3: Fill in the required details:
Online Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number. Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
Online Apply:
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Online Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Online Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
Online Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
Online Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for National Award for Individual Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Award for Individual Excellence. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Award for Individual Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The award recognizes and encourages individuals working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. <br>