National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Ke Karyanvayan/badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/ Ut/ Zila
The award is given by DoEPwD for outstanding work in Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan and the creation of a barrier-free environment/working conditions for persons with disabilities, the wor...
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)
> **Criteria 1, Weightage: 15%**
Total number of Public buildings in the State*
Total Number of Public buildings* identified for the creation of the barrier-free environment.
Total number of public buildings out of the above made accessible from Accessible India Campaign funds.
Total number of cost estimates sent to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Total number of buildings for which funds have been given and utilized. (financial year-wise details to be given beginning 2015-16 onwards)
> **Criteria 3, Weightage: 30%**
The total number of buildings retrofitted with the following details:
a) Accessible Parking with marking as per accessibility standards
b) Accessible route connecting parking to alighting point
c) Tactile tiles/pavers from parking to the main accessible entrance and till rooms
d) Accessible reception counter
e) Accessible entrance/doors/corridors f) Ramps â wherever there are level differences or a lift is absent
g) Accessible lift
h) Signage (audio-visual) conspicuously placed
i) Accessible toilet on each floor
j) Accessible staircase (colour contrasting strip and Continuous handrails)
> **Criteria 4, Weightage: 20%**
The total number of buildings made accessible from state funds.
Other important initiatives are taken up to improve the accessibility of public buildings.
> **Criteria 5, Weightage: 20%**
Screening Committee may devise any other assessment parameter which may facilitate short-listing of applicants
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: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Ke Karyanvayan/badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/ Ut/ Zila / what is the eligibility?
> **Criteria 1, Weightage: 15%**
1. Total number of Public buildings in the State*
1. Total Number of Public buildings* identified for the creation of the barrier-free environment.
1. Total number of public buildings out of the above made accessible from Accessible India Campaign fund...
What are the benefits of National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Ke Karyanvayan/badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/ Ut/ Zila?
> **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: Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Ke Karyanvayan/badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/ Ut/ Zila?
**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...