Teelu Rauteli Award 2026: ₹51,000 Cash Prize, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Teelu Rauteli Award honours women and adolescent girls in Uttarakhand for outstanding achievements. One recipient per district receives ₹51,000 cash prize and a certificate. Apply online through the Department of Women Empowerment website.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹51,000 cash prize |
| Ministry / department | Department Of Woman Empowerment & Child Development |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| For | Women / girls |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Teelu Rauteli Award, launched by the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development of Uttarakhand, recognises and honours women and adolescent girls who have excelled in fields such as social work, education, literature, art and culture, and acts of courage and bravery. Each year, one woman or adolescent girl from every district is selected to receive a cash prize of ₹51,000 and a certificate of appreciation from the State Government.
Benefits
- ₹51,000 cash prize and certificate of appreciation
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Resident of Uttarakhand
- Woman or adolescent girl
- Outstanding achievements in social service, education, literature, art and culture, or acts of courage and bravery
Documents required
- Identity proof
- Age proof
- Proof of residence
- Bank account details
- Achievement certificate/details
- Documents related to international/national/state awards, if any
How to apply
- 1Visit https://wecd.uk.gov.in/ and fill the online application form.
- 2Upload identity proof, age proof, proof of residence, bank account details, achievement certificate/details, and any award documents.
- 3Submit the application.
- 4Await review by District Level Committee and selection by State Level Committee.
- 5Receive award on 8 August each year.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the award?+
Women and adolescent girls who are residents of Uttarakhand and have achieved excellence in specified fields are eligible.
What fields of achievement are considered for the award?+
The award covers achievements in social work, education, literature, art, culture, and acts of courage and bravery.
What benefits are given under this award?+
The selected recipient is given a cash prize of ₹51,000 along with a certificate of appreciation by the State Government.
How many women are selected from each district?+
One woman or adolescent girl from each district is selected for the award every year.
How are applications invited?+
Applications are invited once a year by the department through publicity.
Where can applicants apply for the award?+
Applicants can apply online on the departmental website: https://wecd.uk.gov.in/.
When is the award distributed?+
The award is distributed every year on 8th August.
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