Organisation : Ministry of Women and Child Development
Scheme Name : Nari Shakti Puruskar
Applicable States/ UTs : All Over India
Home Page : http://wcd.nic.in/
Details Here : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/37073-NSPS.pdf
WCD Nari Shakti Puruskar Scheme
Every Year, Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrates International Women Day on 8th March.
Related : WCD Women Helpline Scheme : www.statusin.in/37066.html
The significance of the International Women’s Day lies in our re-affirmation of improve the condition of women, especially those at the margins of our society and empower them to take rightful place in society.
Introduction
Ministry of Women and Child Development, has revised the guidelines for Women Awards for conferring on eminent women, organisations and institutions. These awards will be called “Nari Shakti Puruskars”.
Now, from the year 2016, 20 Nari Shakti Puruskars shall be conferred every year. The awards will be conferred on 8th March on the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD). The Award in each category shall carry a Certificate and a cash amount.
The award would be given to eminent or outstanding Institutions or organizations and individuals. With the institution of these awards all the earlier women awards given by the Ministry of Women & Child Development ceased to exist.
Objectives
1. In the last decade, there has been concerted effort by the Government to recognise and encourage women as reflected through a National Policy for Empowerment of Women in 2001.
The issues related to women has gained utmost importance and focussed attention. “Nari Shakti Puruskars” shall showcase the Government’s commitment towards women with the aim of strengthening their legitimate place in the society.
It will also provide an opportunity to the current generation to understand the contribution of women in building of society and the nation.
2. “Nari Shakti Puruskars” would be conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women especially belonging to the vulnerable and marginalized sections of the society. The recipients would be drawn from institutions and individuals.
The Ministry of Women & Child Development (herein after referred to as “ the Ministry) would invite nominations from the State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, concerned Central Ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, Universities, Institutions, private and public sector undertakings (PSUs) working for empowerment of women.
Eligibility Criteria for Nomination
1. The Puruskars are open to all Indian Institutions, organisations and individuals without any distinction or discrimination on ground of race, caste or creed.
2. In case of Individual category, the awardee must be above 30 years of age on 1st January of the year for which the award is to be given. The applicant should have worked in the relevant field for at least last 5 years. She should not have been a recipient earlier of the award (including Stree Shakti Puruskars).
3. The eligibility criteria for each of the category of Awards shall be as follows :
3.1 Rani Rudramma Devi Award for Best Panchayat /Village Community
(1) The award shall be given to the District /Gram Panchayat / village community, which has done outstanding work for women empowerment in different areas* (Annexure I).
(2) To claim the award the following condition shall be fulfilled, namely :
(a) Exemplary contribution in the field of Health, Counselling, Legal aid, awareness, education, Institutional and non- institutional programmes for the women;
(b) Significant role in the empowerment of women at the village level;
(c) Outstanding achievement in the involvement and participation of local people or community in the promotion of women;
(d) Promotion of enabling environment/safety in the public buildings for women in Panchayat area.
Nomination
Nominations for the Puruskars shall be invited from :
(a) State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, concerned Central Ministries/Departments.
(b) Non-Governmental Organizations, Universities/ Institutions, private and public sector undertakings (PSUs) working for empowerment of women through the State Govt./Central Ministry/Department concerned.
(c) However, in exceptional cases, the Selection Committee may also, suomoto, recommend a person or institution for the award, with justification.
(d) Normally, self-nominations for the Puruskars shall not be considered. However, it may be considered by the Screening Committee and the Selection Committee as a special case.