Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Home Affairs
Department: null
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, University / Institution

The scheme aims to recognize excellent work done by individuals and institutions in the field of disaster management including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation.

Benefits:
**Tangible Benefits**

- National recognition for excellence in disaster management.
- Scroll awarded to both individual and institutional winners.
- Medal awarded to individual winners.
- Plaque awarded to institutional winners.
- Recognition for contributions in saving lives, innovation, and disaster resilience.

**Number of Awardees**

- Maximum 3 awardees (individuals and institutions combined).

**Mode of Disbursement**

- Physical award (Medal/Plaque/Scroll) presented during the annual ceremony.
- The lifetime recognition award is announced on 23rd January every year.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an Indian national. 
1. The institutions must be registered in India.
1. The applicant should be an individual or institution including voluntary organizations, corporate entities, academic institutions, or uniformed forces.
1. The applicant should have worked in disaster management fields such as prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rescue, response, relief, rehabilitation, or research.
1. The applicant should have demonstrated achievements in saving human lives.
1. The applicant should have contributed to reducing disaster impact on lives, livelihoods, and property.
1. The applicant should have mobilized resources effectively during disasters.
1. The applicant should have undertaken immediate relief work in affected areas.
1. The applicant should have used technology innovatively in disaster management.
1. The applicant should have worked on disaster mitigation in hazard-prone areas.
1. The applicant should have contributed to community capacity building and awareness.
1. The applicant should have developed or supported early warning systems.
1. The applicant should have contributed to research, innovation, and rehabilitation efforts.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Application ProcessStep 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in
Step 02: Register/Login using official credentials of the recommending authority
Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details
Step 04: Upload required documents, including citation and verification certificate
Selection ProcessStep 01: The first-level screening is conducted by a committee headed by Secretary, NDMA.
Step 02: The second-level evaluation includes consultation with State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and subject experts.
Step 03: The third-level screening is conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs with expert representation.
Step 04: The final selection is made based on merit, impact, and authenticity of contributions and the award is announced on 23rd January annually.

Documents Required:
Detailed Description Of Work Done In Disaster Management
Supporting Evidence Of Achievements
Identity Proof Of Individual (If Applicable)
Registration Certificate Of Institution (If Applicable)
Recommendation Letter (If Nominated By Others)
Publications/Reports/Media Coverage (If Available)
Proof Of Impact (Photographs, Reports, Data, Etc.)