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Veerjyoti Puraskars

Veerjyoti Puraskars honors women and girls in Goa who exhibit exceptional bravery against violence, harassment, or atrocities. Each year, two recipients are awarded a cash prize of ₹20,000 and a scroll/citation, with the awards presented on Republic Day, January 26th.

State Composite

States / UT: Goa

Nodal department: Women and Child Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Public Safety,Law & Justice, Women and Child

Sub-categories: Crisis/Disaster/Accident, Financial assistance, Citizen empowerment, Your rights and the law, Reporting crimes and getting compensation, Young people and the law, Financial Assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Woman, Girl, Award, Prize, Citation, Victim

Details

The scheme "Veerjyoti Puraskars" was launched by the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DW&CD), Goa. The scheme aims to recognize the exceptional bravery and fight for dignity demonstrated by women and girls in the State of Goa against atrocities, violence, and harassment. The scheme provides an award consisting of a cash prize of ₹20,000/- and a scroll/citation to two selected persons annually. The applicant must be a woman or girl who has shown exceptional bravery and fought for respect and dignity in society in the State of Goa. The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Officer in the Directorate of Women and Child Development.

Benefits

- A cash prize of ₹20,000/- is provided to each selected awardee
A scroll/citation is provided to each selected awardee
The award is conferred on Republic Day, which is the 26th of January, every year
The award is restricted to only two persons annually

A cash prize of ₹20,000/- is provided to each selected awardee.
A scroll/citation is provided to each selected awardee.
The award is conferred on Republic Day, which is the 26th of January, every year.
The award is restricted to only two persons annually.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a woman or girl.
The applicant must have shown exceptional bravery and courage.
The applicant must have acted against any type of atrocities, violence, and/or harassment against themselves or against any other woman or girl.
The actions must have taken place at home, in the workplace, or anywhere in the public domain.
The applicant must have fought for their respect and dignity in society.

Exclusions

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The applicant must access the official website of the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DW&CD) and download the prescribed application format for the "Veerjyoti Puraskars" scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Social Welfare Officer of their respective district.

Selection and Review Process

Applications are reviewed and selected by the State Level Selection Committee constituted specifically for the "Veerjyoti Puraskars". This committee includes the Secretary (Women and Child Development) as Chairperson and the Director (Women and Child Development) as Member-Secretary.

Final Conferral of Award

The "Veerjyoti Puraskars" are officially conferred upon the two selected awardees annually on Republic Day, which is held on the 26th of January each year, starting from 2016.

Clarifications

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

Can a woman or girl apply for this recognition if she displayed courage while defending a third party, such as another victim?: Yes, eligibility extends to acts of bravery displayed against atrocities, violence, or harassment directed against the applicant or against any other woman or girl.
What is the total monetary compensation provided to the successful candidates who are recognized under this program?: Each selected awardee is presented with a cash prize amounting to ₹20,000/-.
What kind of locations or domains are covered regarding where the brave act of fighting against harassment must have taken place?: The action of bravery and courage is covered if it occurred at home, in the workplace, or everywhere in the public domain.
Which high-ranking official within the Directorate of Women and Child Development holds the position of Chairperson of the Selection Committee?: The Secretary (Women and Child Development) serves as the Chairperson for the State Level Selection Committee responsible for selecting the awardees.
If I am considering applying for this honor, what specific criteria define the required heroic action that must be demonstrated?: The applicant must have demonstrated exceptional bravery and courage against any type of atrocities, violence, and/or harassment.
What is the purpose of the recognition provided by this scheme for women and girls in the State of Goa?: The scheme’s objective is to recognize the exceptional bravery and fight for dignity shown by women and girls against atrocities, violence, and harassment in the State of Goa.
Besides the monetary compensation, what form of official documentation or non-cash benefit is conferred upon the recipient?: Along with the cash prize, the recipient also receives a scroll or a citation as a formal recognition of their exemplary courage and deeds.
Which specific department or officer within the government is officially responsible for the implementation and execution of this scheme?: The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Officer in the Directorate of Women and Child Development.
Is there a limit on the total number of persons who can be recognized and granted this prestigious award during any given year?: The recognition is strictly limited to only two persons in the State of Goa who are selected to receive the award annually.
Who is the designated official serving as the Member-Secretary on the State Level Selection Committee for the award selection process?: The Director (Women and Child Development) is designated to serve as the Member-Secretary for the State Level Selection Committee.
If I wish to apply, where can I obtain the prescribed format necessary for successfully submitting a complete and formal application?: The required application format is available on the official website of the Directorate of Women and Child Development.
What are the general demographic requirements concerning gender that must be met by the individual applying for this specific scheme?: The applicant for this award must be either a woman or a girl who has demonstrated exceptional courage and fought for dignity.
On what specific public holiday or ceremonial day is the recognition typically conferred upon the chosen recipients each year?: The awards are officially conferred annually on Republic Day, which falls on the 26th of January, starting from the year 2016.
Can you confirm the official designation of one of the external committee members, specifically those who are not ex-officio position holders?: The committee includes two named members who are Shri. Elvis Coutinho and Shri. Sharmad Raiturkar.

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