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National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjanon Ke Sashaktikaran Men Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan (Private Organization, NGO)

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The "Divangjano ke Shashaktikaran Mein Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan" award is given by DoEPwD to an organization working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for a minimum period of 10 years after registration under Society Act/ Trust Act / Section 8 of Companies Act 2013.

Central Composite

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Nodal department: Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Citizen empowerment

Target beneficiaries: Institution, NGO

Tags: Award, Institution, Person With Disability, Citizen Empowerment, Private Organization, NGO

Details

The "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" are being awarded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment every year since 1969 in recognition of the skills and contribution of persons with disabilities, individuals and institutions engaged in the empowerment of persons with disabilities.

Award Categories

National Awards for Individual Excellence
National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities

The "Divangjano ke Shashaktikaran Mein Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan" award is given by DoEPwD to an organization working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for a minimum period of 10 years after registration under the Society Act/ Trust Act / Section 8 of Companies Act 2013. The Department confers national awards to commemorate the 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities' which falls on 3rd December every year. The ceremony of the National Awards is held at Vigyan Bhawan. The National Awards are presented through the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India.

Benefits

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 with disabilities for inclusive education for higher studies. Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details) 1. The ceremony of the National Awards is held at Vigyan Bhawan
New Delhi on 3rd December every year which has been declared as the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”. 2. The National Awards are presented through the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. The TA/DA admissibility of the awardees and their escorts shall be equivalent to a Class-I officer of the Central Government

Decoration

The Awardee is given a Certificate and a Shield

Award Categories

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 “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”.
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

For the Nominee (Institution)

Any organization working for the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for a minimum period of 10 years after registration under Society Act/ Trust Act / Section 8 of Companies Act 2013.

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.

Selection Criteria & Weightage

The Institution has started comprehensive service for people with various disabilities: 10%
The Institution has adopted new equipment: 10%
The Institution has provided new services: 15%
The Institution has undertaken new strategies for improving existing services: 10%
The Institution has followed up with the clients in rehabilitation: 5%
The Institution should have at least 10 years of experience in the field in the area of education/training/ rehabilitation etc: 10%
The contribution of the institution in the extension of outreach services in and around its working headquarters: 5%
Motivation, involvement and participation particularly in rural areas: 10%
While selecting the institutions due weightage would be given to voluntary action through the participation of the local public and efforts for rendering rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities: 5%
The geographical area in which the Institution is providing services: 5%
The category(ies) of disability for which the institution is providing services: 5%

Agencies Eligible to Make Nominations

Any State/UT/ Autonomous Body / PSU and nongovernmental organization registered under the Trust Act/Society Act/Section 8 of Company Act, 2013.

Exclusions

A recipient of the National Award for Empowerment of Divyangjan cannot apply for the National Award before 5 years.

How useful is this scheme?

Public benefit analysis

A practical look at this scheme for citizens

AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.

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Public Benefit Score

Accessibility 6.0/10 Moderate

Rural usefulness 4.0/10 Moderate

Application complexity 6.0/10 Moderate

Financial impact 5.0/10 Moderate

Literacy barrier 7.0/10 Challenging

Women inclusivity 5.0/10 Moderate

Awareness 7.5/10 Good

Implementation reliability 7.0/10 Good

Bigger shape means a better fit for citizens

Accessibility6.0
Financial impact5.0
Rural utility4.0
Awareness7.5
Simplicity4.0
Inclusivity5.0

What problem does this scheme solve?

The scheme recognizes and awards institutions working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and rehabilitation services.

Key challenges addressed

Empowerment of persons with disabilities
Recognition of NGOs and institutions

Most beneficial for

NGOs
Institutions focused on disability empowerment

Likely challenges

Limited awareness among rural institutions
Complex application process for some organizations

Practical insights for citizens

The scheme may be underutilized in rural areas due to application complexities.

Rural challenges

Limited internet access
Lack of awareness about the scheme

Digital challenges

High digital dependency for application

Implementation bottlenecks

Complexity in the nomination process

Awareness challenges

Low awareness in rural areas

Application analysis

Application mode: Online portal
Verification complexity: Moderate
Office dependency: Low
DBT dependency: No
CSC support: Limited
Estimated citizen effort: Moderate

Estimated beneficiary reach

Rural / urban reach Moderate
Gender reach All
Occupation reach NGOs, Institutions

Benefit analysis

Benefit type: Composite
Benefit frequency: Annual
Benefit practicality: Recognition through awards
Financial meaningfulness: Not applicable
Long-term impact: Encourages sustained efforts in disability empowerment

Plain-language guidance

This scheme awards organizations that help empower persons with disabilities. It recognizes their efforts and contributions to inclusivity and rehabilitation.

Who should apply: NGOs and institutions working for persons with disabilities for at least 10 years.
Who may struggle: Organizations with limited digital access or awareness of the scheme.
Best application route: Apply through the National Awards Portal online.

This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.

Application Process

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. On the top right of the homepage, click "Register".
Step 2: You will be directed to the Registration Page. Fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a Red Asterisk).
Step 3: Check the "Declaration" checkboxes provided at the bottom of the page. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Submit".You will receive the Login Credentials on your Registered Mobile Number.

Application

Step 1: Visit the National Awards Portal. On the top right of the homepage, click "Login".
Step 2: Login using credentials. From the list of awards, select "National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities", then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step 3: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

Note 1: The Application should be in Hindi or English language only.

Calendar of Activities

Advertisement of National Awards/Opening of National Awards Portal: 1st May
Last date of receipt of applications: 31st July
Constitution of Screening Committees and National Selection Committees: 31st August
Meetings of the Screening Committees: 30thSeptemebr
Meeting of the National Selection Committee: 15th October
Verification of short-listed candidates: 15th October
Information/confirmation to awardees: 31st October
Presentation of National Awards: 3rd December (International Day of Persons with Disabilities)

Clarifications

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

When Was The "National Award For The Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities" First Introduced?: The "National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities" first introduced was introduced in the year 1969.
What Are The Objectives Of These Awards?: The awards are conferred with the objective to recognize the skills and contributions of persons with disabilities, individuals and institutions engaged in the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
When Were The Guidelines For These Awards Last Revised?: The guidelines for the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities had been revised and implemented from the year 2021.
When Are These Awards Conferred?: The awards are conferred on 3rd December every year International Day of Persons with Disabilities).
Who Confers These Awards?: The awards are conferred by the Hon'ble President or Hon'ble Vice President of India. at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
What Is The Address Of Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi?: The address of Vigyan Bhawan is: Maulana Azad Rd, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
How Many Categories Are There In This Award?: There are two broad categories in this award: 1. National Awards for Individual Excellence 2. National Awards for Institutions Engaged in Empowering Persons With Disabilities
Will The To-And-Fro Travelling Expenses Of The Awardee Be Reimbursed?: Yes, the '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.
What Is The URL Of The National Awards Portal?: National Awards Portal, Ministry of Home Affairs at https://awards.gov.in
Can The Application Form Be Filled In Malayalam?: The Application should be in Hindi or English language only.
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Scheme Guidelines?: The PDF of the Scheme Guidelines can be found at - https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/National%20Award%20Guidelines%20in%20english.pdf
Who Are Authorized To Nominate An Institution For This Award?: Any State/UT/ Autonomous Body / PSU and nongovernmental organization registered under Trust Act/Society Act/Section 8 of Company Act, 2013.
Does This Scheme Accept Offline Applications?: No, this scheme only accepts online applications. Applications in physical form will not be accepted for these National Awards.
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Call For Applications?: The PDF of the Call for Applications can be found at - https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Advertisement%20in%20English%20for%20NA.pdf
Can A Person Submit His/Her Nomination In Physical Form/Soft Copy Direct To The Department?: No. Nomination for any category of awards is to be submitted on the Award Portal only. Application/Nomination sent direct to the Department will not be considered for the award.
Whether Nominations For Two Or More Categories Of Awards Are Permissible?: Separate Nominations for more than one category of award can be submitted if eligible for those categories of awards but only one award can be given in a year. The award to be given will be decided by the National Selection Committee.
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Scheme FAQs?: The PDF of the Scheme FAQs can be found at - https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/FAQs%20on%20National%20Awards.pdf
How Do I Upload A Document In The Online Application Form?: In the 'Uploading of Photograph/Other Necessary Documents' Section, the second part 'Any Supporting Document (PDF)' click on 'Choose File' Select a PDF file (size of the file should not be greater than 5 MB) to be uploaded.
Why I Am Not Able To Upload More Than One Document In The Supporting Documents Section?: Ans. Only one document is allowed to be uploaded in the 'Supporting Document' Section. However, the Document may contain more than one page.
Are The Scheme FAQs Also Available In The Hindi Language?: The PDF of the Scheme FAQs (Hindi) can be found at - https://awards.gov.in/Home/GoToIndex?filename=Award%2FCommunication%2F2023614811983WKSM7V.pdf&filepath=Award%2FCommunication%2F2023614811983WKSM7V.pdf
Can I Edit My Nomination Details After I Already Filled It?: Ans. Yes, the applicant can edit the information any number of times during the nomination process. However, once the final application is submitted, the information provided by them cannot be edited/modified.
Is Submission Of A Photo For Any Category Of Individual Excellence Of Awards Mandatory?: Yes. A soft copy of Passport size photograph with high resolution is to be submitted/uploaded in the nomination form.

Official links

References

Guidelines: https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/National%20Award%20Guidelines%20in%20english.pdf
Advertisement: https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Advertisement%20in%20English%20for%20NA.pdf
FAQs: https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/FAQs%20on%20National%20Awards.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjanon Ke Sashaktikaran Men Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan (Private Organization, NGO)?: National Awards For Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: National Awards For Institutions Engaged In Empowering Persons With Disabilities: Divyangjanon Ke Sashaktikaran Men Karyrat Sarveshrestha Sansthan (Private Organization, NGO) is a government welfare initiative designed to support Infra, Institution, NGO through benefits related to Social welfare & Empowerment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
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