Honoring true potential! Bringing efficient professionals to the spotlight is the most significant thing. Yeah! Many organizations bestow awards and rewards for such people. Similarly, the Indian government encourages living legends by giving awards and honors in the name of eternal legends. Do you know about them? Or have you ever heard about it? No, right?
These are some notable points of Indian standard organization. Let’s get to know about them in detail.
Honors Bestowed In The Name Of Indian Higher Authority
Getting prestigious awards in the higher authorities name are the true honors for every Indian citizen. In that case, here are the two accolades
Indra Gandhi Award For National Integration
Unity in Diversity is the famous slogan of India. In honor of that, India presented an award for national integration in the name of Indra Gandhi, former Indian Prime Minister.
If a person or an institution understands the nature of India and promotes national integration through action or thought, then this award appreciates them. This award holds 5 Lakhs cash & a citation and award holders are selected by an eminent advisory committee.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award
No one needs a brief intro for Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam because of his contribution towards the development of missile technology holds an undeniable place.
Government of Tamil Nadu takes the initiative to bestow awards to honor the contributions of scientific development in the name Missile Man of India. Former Chief Minister of India Late J. Jayalalithaa announced this award in 2015 and the prize includes five lakhs Indian rupees, an eight-gram gold medal, and a certificate.
It is bestowed during every Independence Day to recognize the contribution of humanities and student welfare.
Awards Name After Legendary Freedom Fighters
What if, still you are colonized by some other country? Terrible, isn’t it? Then, everyone should thank the freedom fighters and cherish their external presence. For such reasons, the Indian government presents these listed awards and honors in the name of legends freedom fighters.
Sardar Patel National Unity Awards
A man who united the princely states into the Indian federation!
Yes, to value Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s effort to honor an Indian citizen who is walking on his footprints, Unity awards are presented.
It commenced in 2019 and will recognize a person who promotes national integrity on 31st October every year. The Ministry of Home Affairs presents this award and committee members include Prime Minister, Cabinet secretary, Home Secretary, and secretary to the president.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
In the name of peace man of India, this prestigious annual awards honor the contributions of sustained individuals. Award holders can be business leaders, public administrators, educators, management practitioners, or institution builders.
It has been presented by the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management since 1999 and the award includes a citation, Plaque, and 5 lakhs cash prize. And it is bestowed by the President of India.
Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize
A poet who triggered people’s quest for freedom and claimed the Nobel Prize for literature!
Rabindranath Tagore literary award is to appreciate the literary works of Indian authors who reside in any part of the globe. It is sponsored by Maitreya Publishing Foundation and honor different works including novels, poetry, drama, and short stories.
Due to COVID pandemic, there were disruptions in distributing awards, so the association merged the 2021 & 2022 annual awarding ceremony.
Dr. Ambedkar National Award
Philosopher, writer, economist, orator, and Father & one of the finest architects of Indian constitution, Yeah! You guessed him right? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Honoring the living legends in his unfading glory.
This award is to recognize the best organization that properly understands and uplifts the weaker section of India. It was lastly awarded in 2014 to two different associations Babu Lal Nirmal, Rajasthan, and Amar Seva Sangam, Tamil Nadu.
Prize includes 1 million rupees & a citation and the award holder can get the honor from the Indian President.
Gandhi Peace Prize
Undeniably, it is significant to recognize people in the name of the Father of the Indian Nation. This award is for an individual or institution and commenced in 1995. The peace prize is awarded to contribute to the growth of a nation on social, political, and economic path through Gandhi’s principle.
Apart from seeing diversities, this award is presented to everyone across the world by the Government of India. Latest winner is Gita Press, which was established in 1923.
Sports Icon Recognition Gala
Celebrating sports is the utmost significant thing to encourage young talents. However, the Indian government announced several awards to appreciate them, let’s take a look.
Arjuna Award & Dronacharya Award
Many people are aware of these two awards because it recognizes the skilled players and coaches in the name of epic Mahabharat characters Arjun and Dronacharya.
Arjuna award comprises 15 lakhs cash prize, certificate, ceremonial dress, and a bronze statue of Arjuna. Drona award encompasses the same prizes with a bronze statuette of Guru Dronacharya.
Showbiz Eminence Honors In The Name Of Legends
Entertainment industry has become a part of everyone’s life. Rewarding amazing artists in the name of external legacy is the most essential thing to do.
Dadasaheb Phaklke Award
Dadasaheb Phakle – Father of Indian Cinema, it is considered the highest award in the cinema field. This crowns an individual who expresses excellent contribution to the development & growth of Indian Cinema.
Rewards consists of a Swarna Kamal, Shawl, and cash prize of 10 lakhs rupees and is given at the national film awards that are conducted by the Directorate of Film festivals.
Lata Mangeshkar Award
Music heals everything! It’s an undeniable fact. So, to appreciate the field of music three state governments took an initiative in India. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, these states encourage musical fields in the name of the late Lata Mangeshkar for lifetime achievement.
Award enclosed cash prize and a merit certificate, which is bestowed by the National-level award institute.
Winding Up!
You explored some famous honors and awards that are presented by the Indian government in the name of eternal legends. Aware of them and try to get one!
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