Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026: National Honour, Eligibility & Nomination Process

At a glance

About the scheme

Instituted by the Government of India through the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Disaster Management Authority, the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar honours remarkable efforts in saving lives, mitigating hazards, and rehabilitating communities. The award celebrates excellence across disaster prevention, preparedness, rescue, relief, early warning systems, and innovative research, with winners officially announced on 23rd January every year.

Benefits

• National recognition for outstanding work in disaster management.
• Ceremonial scroll awarded to both individual and institutional recipients.
• Medal presented to individual award winners.
• Plaque presented to institutional award winners.
• Up to 3 awards distributed each year across individuals and institutions combined.
• Physical presentation of awards during the annual ceremony.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be an Indian national, or an institution registered in India.
• Open to individuals, voluntary organisations, corporate bodies, academic institutions, and uniformed forces.
• Must have worked in disaster management areas such as prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rescue, response, relief, rehabilitation, or research.
• Must have demonstrated achievements in saving human lives or mitigating disaster impact on lives, livelihoods, and property.
• Must have mobilised resources effectively during emergencies or delivered prompt relief in affected zones.
• Must have applied innovative technology, created early warning mechanisms, or built community awareness and disaster resilience.

Documents required

• Detailed description of work completed in disaster management
• Supporting evidence of achievements and impact proof (photographs, reports, data)
• Identity proof of individual (if applicable)
• Registration certificate of institution (if applicable)
• Recommendation letter (if nominated by another authority)
• Publications, research reports, or media coverage (if available)
• Citation and verification certificate

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Awards Portal at awards.gov.in.
2. 2Register or log in using official credentials.
3. 3Complete the nomination form with all required personal or institutional details.
4. 4Upload supporting files, including the citation, verification certificate, and proof of work.
5. 5Submit the nomination before the deadline for evaluation through the screening committees.

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