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Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Varuna Award

This scheme aims to recognize outstanding maritime contributions by providing top national recognition to distinguished maritime professionals.

Central In Kind

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Apprenticeship

Target beneficiaries: Individual, Business Entity, Industries

Tags: Award, Company, Firms, Organization, Association

Details

The "Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Varuna Award" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways under the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India aims to recognize exceptionally outstanding and lifelong contributions in the Indian maritime sector. Under this scheme, the highest level of national recognition in the maritime domain is provided to distinguished individuals or entities demonstrating leadership and excellence.

Benefits

  • - Statue of Lord Varuna
  • Citation Certificate
  • National-level recognition and prestige
  • Statue of Lord Varuna
  • Citation Certificate
  • National-level recognition and prestige

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen, Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
  2. The applicant should have at least 5 years of outstanding contributions.
  3. The applicant should have contributed significantly in at least 2 major maritime areas.
  4. The applicant should demonstrate leadership, innovation, and institutional impact.
  5. The applicant should have impeccable integrity and reputation.
  6. The applicant should be nominated by at least 2 entities or peers; self-nomination requires 2 recommendations.
  7. The applicant should not have any reputational or ethical issues.
  8. Government serving officers are not eligible.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in
Step 02: Register/Login using the official credentials of the recommending authority
Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details
Step 04: Upload required documents, including citation and verification certificate

References

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