Sukhatme National Award in Statistics

Description
The scheme “Sukhatme National Award in Statistics” has been implemented by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Government of India. It aims to recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals in terms of high-quality research work, to improve the system of official statistics in general, and to develop innovative methods for addressing challenges encountered in sample surveys, data management systems, and data integration, in particular. Through this scheme, national-level recognition in the form of a citation, shawl, and memento is provided to eligible Indian statisticians for lifetime contribution or young achiever excellence. Ceremony Details : - The award will be presented on Statistics Day, i.e. on 29th June every year, with an award in each of the two categories being given in alternate years. - At this ceremony, citations highlighting the work of the awardee would be read out. - Awardee may also be requested to take a session highlighting the significance of their work.

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Benefits
• Citation signed by Hon’ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
• Besides the above, a Shawl and a Memento shall be given to the awardee.
• One for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for Lifetime Contribution in the Field of Statistics.
• One for the C.R. Rao National Award in Statistics for Young Statisticians.
• (Note: Among the two categories of the National Award in Statistics, only one award shall be conferred each year on an alternate basis.)

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be an Indian National without distinction of race, occupation, position and gender.
2. The applicant should be at least 45 years of age as on 31st December of the financial year in which the award is announced, and is eligible to apply for the said award.
3. The applicant should not be an official involved in the selection process of the awardees.
4. The applicant’s family members should also not be part of the selection process of the awardees.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant may apply through self-nomination or institutional nomination. The applicant should visit the official Rashtriya Puraskar (National Awards) Portal at https://www.awards.gov.in.
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Step 1: The applicant may apply through self-nomination or institutional nomination. The applicant should visit the official Rashtriya Puraskar (National Awards) Portal at https://www.awards.gov.in.

Step 2: Step 2: On the award details page, select the "Sukhatme National Award in Statistics" from the award list. The option “Nominate / Apply Now” is displayed at the top. The applicant should click on this option to proceed. A new page opens where the …
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Step 2: On the award details page, select the "Sukhatme National Award in Statistics" from the award list. The option “Nominate / Apply Now” is displayed at the top. The applicant should click on this option to proceed. A new page opens where the applicant should select “Click here to Register” under the Login to Portal section.

Step 3: Step 3: On the registration page, the applicant should select the registration type as Individual or Organisation, as applicable.
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Step 3: On the registration page, the applicant should select the registration type as Individual or Organisation, as applicable.

Step 4: Step 4: The applicant should enter the required personal details, i.e., Your Name, Date of Birth, select Nominator/Applicant Type and Mobile Number, Email ID, Address and Gender. Enter Aadhaar Number. Enter the CAPTCHA displayed on the screen and …
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The applicant should submit the nomination or application along with testimonials from 3 distinguished statisticians or referees through the portal.
Applications for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics are invited only through the National Awards Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs at https://www.awards.gov.in.
Applications submitted through any other mode are not considered.
In posthumous cases, if the person proposed to be honoured has passed away within 1 year, the award may be given posthumously.
The selection of awardee(s) will be done in four stages, as follows:
Primary Scrutiny by the Subject Matter Division of MoSPI.
Examination by Screening Committee
External Scrutiny Examination
Final Selection of the Nominee by the Award Committee

Required Documents
• Nomination Form
• Aadhhar Card
• Testimonials From 3 Distinguished Statisticians or Referees
• Detailed description of the nominee's contribution
• Supporting documents (research papers, patents, awards certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., depending on the specific nomination)
• Photographs

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this award in statistics is about?
A: The Sukhatme National Award in Statistics is a national-level award instituted by the Ministry of Statistics &amp; Programme Implementation, Government of India, to recognise lifetime contributions and achievements in the field of statistics.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the award?
A: The applicant should be an Indian national, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or gender, and should be at least 45 years of age as on 31 December of the financial year in which the award is announced.
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Q: Who is not eligible to be considered for the award?
A: Any official and/or their family member(s) who were part of the selection process of the awardees are excluded from consideration.
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Q: What benefits are provided under the award?
A: The award carries a citation, shawl, and memento. In addition, travel by air (the shortest route), as admissible to Joint Secretary-level officers, along with boarding and lodging, is provided to the awardee for attending the award ceremony.
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Q: How many awardees are selected each year?
A: The Sukhatme National Award in Statistics is given in alternate years, and 1 awardee is selected when the award is conferred.
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Q: Who can nominate a candidate for the award?
A: Eligible candidates may nominate themselves, or their names may be proposed by institutions. Each nomination or application must be supported by 3 distinguished statisticians or referees.
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Q: How and where can one apply for the award?
A: Applications and nominations must be submitted online only through the National Awards Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs at https://www.awards.gov.in. Applications submitted through any other mode are not considered.
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Q: What is the application period for the Award in Statistics?
A: Online applications and nominations are accepted from 1 January every year. The last date for receipt of applications or nominations is 31 January every year.
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Q: Are posthumous nominations allowed?
A: Yes. In posthumous cases, if the person proposed to be honoured has passed away within 1 year, the award may be given posthumously.
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