National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency" award is given by DoEPwD to the placement agency of PwDs (excluding Govt./State Govt./local bodies). The ceremony of the Nat...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
One Award for providing holistic comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.
One Award for promoting and imparting Inclusive Education or educational institutions that are preparing children with disabilities for inclusive education for higher studies.
> **Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)**
The ceremony of the National Awards is held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 3rd December, every year which has been declared as the âInternational Day of Persons with Disabilitiesâ.
The National Awards are presented through the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India.
The boarding and lodging expenses of the awardees and one escort shall be borne by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
To and fro travelling expenses and accommodation for up to one day prior to and after the day of the awards ceremony shall be arranged and the expenditure shall be reimbursed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The TA/DA admissibility of the awardees and their escorts shall be equivalent to a Class-I officer of the Central Government.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award is given by DoEPwD to the outstanding employers of the disabled under:
Government organization.
Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body or Local Government Body.
Private or Non-Governmental Organization.
> **Selection Criteria & Weightage**
Placed at least 50% registered unemployed disabled persons in employment during the last five years and that at least 30% of them were women - 20%
Total number of persons with disabilities placed during the last five years - 10%
His/her follow-up during the last five years coupled with placements of the people registered with him/her up to the end of the last year is outstanding - 25%
The percentage of dropout employees should not exceed 20% in a given year - 15%
The placement officer shall provide placement to all categories of disabled persons and maintain a balance amongst them while assisting for placement - 10%
Screening Committee may devise any other assessment parameter which may facilitate short-listing of applicants - 20%
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Call for Applications**
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) shall intimate the opening of the National Awards Portal as well as the prescribed period for submission of applications through advertisement in the newspapers/website of the Department.
Applications/nominations are invited through online mode only on the centralized portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (www.awards.gov.in) which is open (w.e.f.
15th June to 31st July).
> **Registration**
**Step 1:** Visit the [National Awards Portal](https://awards.gov.in).
On the top right of the homepage, click "[Register](https://awards.gov.in/Registration/SignUp)".
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency / what is the eligibility?
The "Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha" award is given by DoEPwD to the outstanding employers of the disabled under:
1. Government organization.
2. Public Sector Undertaking or Autonomous Body or Local Government Body.
3. Private or Non-Governmental Organization.
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What are the benefits of National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency?
> **Decoration**
1. The Awardee is given a Certificate and a Shield
> **Award Categories**
1. One Award for providing holistic comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.
1. One Award for promoting and imparting Inclusive Education or educational institutions that are preparing children...
How to apply online for National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjano Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Placement Agency?
**Online**
> **Call for Applications**
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) shall intimate the opening of the National Awards Portal as well as the prescribed period for submission of applications through adverti...