Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

The “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar” scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the National Disaster Management Authority. The Government of India decided to institute an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions in India in the field of disaster management, like prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rescue, response, relief, rehabilitation, research/innovations, or early warning.

Tangible Benefits

• National recognition for excellence in disaster management.
• Scroll awarded to both individual and institutional winners.
• Medal awarded to individual winners.
• Plaque awarded to institutional winners.
• Recognition for contributions in saving lives, innovation, and disaster resilience.

Number of Awardees

• Maximum 3 awardees (individuals and institutions combined).

Mode of Disbursement

• Physical award (Medal/Plaque/Scroll) presented during the annual ceremony.
• The lifetime recognition award is announced on 23rd January every year.

1. The applicant should be an Indian national.
2. The institutions must be registered in India.
3. The applicant should be an individual or institution including voluntary organizations, corporate entities, academic institutions, or uniformed forces.
4. The applicant should have worked in disaster management fields such as prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rescue, response, relief, rehabilitation, or research.
5. The applicant should have demonstrated achievements in saving human lives.
6. The applicant should have contributed to reducing disaster impact on lives, livelihoods, and property.
7. The applicant should have mobilized resources effectively during disasters.
8. The applicant should have undertaken immediate relief work in affected areas.
9. The applicant should have used technology innovatively in disaster management.
10. The applicant should have worked on disaster mitigation in hazard-prone areas.
11. The applicant should have contributed to community capacity building and awareness.
12. The applicant should have developed or supported early warning systems.
13. The applicant should have contributed to research, innovation, and rehabilitation efforts.

Online

Application Process

Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in
Step 02: Register/Login using 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

Selection Process

Step 01: The first-level screening is conducted by a committee headed by Secretary, NDMA.
Step 02: The second-level evaluation includes consultation with State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and District**** Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and subject experts.
Step 03: The third-level screening is conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs with expert representation.
Step 04: The final selection is made based on merit, impact, and authenticity of contributions and the award is announced on 23rd January annually.