KGDP

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak

The scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.

Central In Kind

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Home Affairs

Nodal department: Ministry of Home Affairs

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment, Public Safety,Law & Justice

Sub-categories: Apprenticeship, Police Assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Police Forces, Award, Security Organization, Excellent Work

Details

The "Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost the morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.

Benefits

- Medal awarded to selected officials/officers
Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister
National recognition through publication in the Gazette of India (except Intelligence cases)
Recording of additional achievements through Bars for repeated acts

Medal awarded to selected officials/officers.
Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister.
National recognition through publication in the Gazette of India (except Intelligence cases).
Recording of additional achievements through Bars for repeated acts.

Eligibility

The applicant should be a member of Police Forces, Security Organizations, Intelligence Wings, or Forensic Science Institutions.
The applicant should demonstrate excellence in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence, or Forensic Science.
The applicant should not have any pending judicial proceedings or departmental enquiry.
The applicant should not have received any major penalty in the last 5 years.
The applicant should be recommended by the concerned authority.
The applicant should not be recommended for multiple fields for the same operation.
The applicant should meet specific criteria for the respective field (operation, investigation, intelligence, or forensic work).

Exclusions

Application Process

Online

The Ministry of Home Affairs invites nominations annually in June.

Step 01: The applicant’s organization prepares and submits nomination.
Step 02: The applicant should visit the National Awards Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in) (except the Intelligence field).
Step 03: The applicant should register and fill the online application form.
Step 04: The applicant should upload all required documents and supporting evidence.

Selection Process

Step 01: The proposals are screened at the State/Organization level by a committee.
Step 02: The shortlisted nominations are sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Step 03: A Sub-Committee scrutinizes applications at the central level.
Step 04: Final selection is done by a Ministry-level committee.

NOTE:

Intelligence nominations are submitted in sealed physical form.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who institutes this award?: The award is instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Who is eligible for this award?: Personnel from police, security, intelligence, and forensic science organizations are eligible.
What fields are covered under this award?: The award covers Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
Is there any minimum service requirement?: No, there is no minimum service requirement for eligibility.
Can an officer be nominated for multiple fields?: No, an officer can be nominated for only one field per operation.
How are nominations submitted?: Nominations are submitted online through the National Awards Portal, except for intelligence cases.
How are intelligence nominations submitted?: Intelligence nominations are submitted in sealed physical form to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What is included in the award?: The award includes a medal and a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister.
Can the award be withdrawn?: Yes, the award can be withdrawn in case of misconduct or disciplinary action.
Is there any limit on the number of awards?: Yes, limits vary by category, such as maximum medals in investigation and forensic fields.
Can additional achievements be recognized?: Yes, additional acts can be recognized through Bars added to the medal.
Who selects the awardees?: The Ministry of Home Affairs selects awardees based on recommendations and committee evaluation.

Official links

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
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