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National Awards & Puraskar 2026

National awards, puraskar and prizes — who can apply, nomination dates and prize money.

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36 national awards & puraskar are listed for 2026. The main ones are Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award 2026 – ₹4,00,000 Cash Prize (Cash prize of ₹4,00,000, silver plaque and citation), Visitor's Award 2026: ₹2,50,000 Cash Prize for Innovation & Research (Cash reward and citation), National Metallurgist Award (NMA) 2026 – ₹1,00,000 Prize for Metallurgists, National CSR Awards 2026 (Recognition in the form of trophies, medals and scrolls) and National Awards to Teachers (Presidential honour presented on Teacher's Day). Each page gives eligibility, documents and the official link to apply.

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StateYouthSportsYoung Achievers Awards Cash Burse, Citation and MementoArt, Culture and Museums DepartmentEligibility & how to apply StateSocial welfareYouthNashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar Yojana ₹1,00,000 cash award per district PanchayatDepartment of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with DisabilitiesEligibility & how to apply StateSportsYouthGirnar Arohan-Avrohan Competition ₹8,40,000 cash prize for top 10Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities DepartmentEligibility & how to apply StateYouthScholarshipsGovernment of Mizoram Incentive Cash Award Scheme To Successful Candidates for Central and All India Service Examination ₹1,00,000 cash award plus fee reimbursementsHigher and Technical Education DepartmentEligibility & how to apply StateYouthSocial welfarePromotion of Konkani Songs with Choreography & Dancing Cash prizes up to ₹7,000Art, Culture and Museums DepartmentEligibility & how to apply StateSportsYouthState Mountaineering Reward Scheme ₹25,000 cash award, memento and certificateSports, Youth and Cultural Activities DepartmentEligibility & how to apply
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Frequently asked questions

What are the main national awards & puraskar in 2026?

Important Central Government schemes in this category include Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award 2026 – ₹4,00,000 Cash Prize, Visitor's Award 2026: ₹2,50,000 Cash Prize for Innovation & Research, National Metallurgist Award (NMA) 2026 – ₹1,00,000 Prize for Metallurgists, National CSR Awards 2026, National Awards to Teachers. The full list is on this page.

How do I apply?

Open the scheme, check the eligibility and documents, then apply on the official portal linked on that page or at a Common Service Centre.

Is the information verified?

Yes. Every scheme is built from the Government of India’s myScheme record and re-checked regularly; each page shows the date it was last verified.